S-38-1609 over Trib to Goodbys Swamp
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 2MI SW Elloree · Structure no. 000000000008379
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-1609 over Trib to Goodbys Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-38-1609 over Trib to Goodbys Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-1609 over Trib to Goodbys Swamp built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-1609 over Trib to Goodbys Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-1609 over Trib to Goodbys Swamp carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-38-1609 over Trib to Goodbys Swamp?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-1609 over Trib to Goodbys Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.