S-38-68 over Target Swamp
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 3 MI NW Holly Hill · Structure no. 000000000009251
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-68 over Target Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-38-68 over Target Swamp 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-68 over Target Swamp built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-68 over Target 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-68 over Target Swamp carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is S-38-68 over Target Swamp?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-68 over Target Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.