US Bridges

S-38-63 over N. Edisto Rv. Swp

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 4 MI W Branchville · Structure no. 000000000009525

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-63 over N. Edisto Rv. Swp is a concrete slab carrying S-38-63 over N. Edisto Rv. Swp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS-38-63
CrossesN. Edisto Rv. Swp
Location4 MI W Branchville
RouteState Highway 63
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.273, -80.87394
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic621 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-38-63 over N. Edisto Rv. Swp built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-38-63 over N. Edisto Rv. Swp 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-38-63 over N. Edisto Rv. Swp carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-38-63 over N. Edisto Rv. Swp?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-38-63 over N. Edisto Rv. Swp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.