S-38-1203 over Mill Branch
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 5MI NW Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000008584
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-1203 over Mill Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-38-1203 over Mill Branch 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-1203 over Mill Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-1203 over Mill Branch 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-38-1203 over Mill Branch carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-38-1203 over Mill Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-1203 over Mill Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.