S-38-198 over Cow Castle Creek
GoodOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 4MI NW Bowman · Structure no. 000000000007926
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-198 over Cow Castle Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-38-198 over Cow Castle Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-198 over Cow Castle Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-198 over Cow Castle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-198 over Cow Castle Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-38-198 over Cow Castle Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-198 over Cow Castle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.