S-38-167 over Middle Pen Swamp
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 11MI E Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000009578
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-167 over Middle Pen Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-38-167 over Middle Pen Swamp 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-167 over Middle Pen Swamp built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-167 over Middle Pen 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S-38-167 over Middle Pen Swamp carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-38-167 over Middle Pen Swamp?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-38-167 over Middle Pen Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.