S-38-36 over Cow Castle Creek
GoodOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 1 MI NE Bowman · Structure no. 000000000009250
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-36 over Cow Castle Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-38-36 over Cow Castle Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 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 S-38-36 over Cow Castle Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-36 over Cow Castle 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-36 over Cow Castle Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is S-38-36 over Cow Castle Creek?
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-38-36 over Cow Castle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.