S-38-170 over Cow Castle Swamp
GoodOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 4MI E Bowman · Structure no. 000000000009579
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-38-170 over Cow Castle Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-38-170 over Cow Castle 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-38-170 over Cow Castle Swamp built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-38-170 over Cow Castle Swamp 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-38-170 over Cow Castle Swamp carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-38-170 over Cow Castle 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-38-170 over Cow Castle Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.