S-38-50 over Four Hole Swamp
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 8 MI E Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000008583
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-50 over Four Hole Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-38-50 over Four Hole Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-38-50 over Four Hole Swamp built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-50 over Four Hole 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-50 over Four Hole Swamp carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-38-50 over Four Hole Swamp?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-50 over Four Hole Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.