S-38-73 over North Edisto River
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 6MI SE North · Structure no. 000000000009066
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 330 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-73 over North Edisto River is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-38-73 over North Edisto River in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-73 over North Edisto River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-73 over North Edisto River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-73 over North Edisto River carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S-38-73 over North Edisto River?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-73 over North Edisto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.