S-38-97 over Bull Swamp Creek
GoodOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 6MI SE North · Structure no. 000000000009577
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-97 over Bull Swamp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-38-97 over Bull Swamp Creek 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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-38-97 over Bull Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-97 over Bull Swamp 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-97 over Bull Swamp Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S-38-97 over Bull Swamp Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-97 over Bull Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.