C-38-1958 over Middle Penn Creek
GoodOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 2 MI E of Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000009067
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-38-1958 over Middle Penn Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-38-1958 over Middle Penn Creek 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 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 | 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 C-38-1958 over Middle Penn Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-38-1958 over Middle Penn 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does C-38-1958 over Middle Penn Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-38-1958 over Middle Penn Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns C-38-1958 over Middle Penn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.