US Bridges

S-38-74 over N. Edisto River Swp

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 6MI NW Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000009575

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-74 over N. Edisto River Swp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-38-74 over N. Edisto River Swp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,760 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesS-38-74
CrossesN. Edisto River Swp
Location6MI NW Orangeburg
RouteState Highway 74
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.52301, -80.94936
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,760 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-38-74 over N. Edisto River Swp built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-38-74 over N. Edisto River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-38-74 over N. Edisto River Swp carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-38-74 over N. Edisto River Swp?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-38-74 over N. Edisto River Swp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.