US Bridges

L-38-2129 over Gramling Creek

Good

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 5 MI East of Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000009756

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-38-2129 over Gramling Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying L-38-2129 over Gramling Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesL-38-2129
CrossesGramling Creek
Location5 MI East of Orangeburg
RouteCounty Highway 2129
Coordinates33.49361, -80.77278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 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 traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 L-38-2129 over Gramling Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-38-2129 over Gramling 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does L-38-2129 over Gramling Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-38-2129 over Gramling Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns L-38-2129 over Gramling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.