US Bridges

S-38-50 over I-26

Good

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 7 MI E of Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000010222

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-38-50 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-38-50 over I-26 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-38-50
CrossesI-26
Location7 MI E of Orangeburg
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates33.47059, -80.74645
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic584 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S-38-50 over I-26 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-38-50 over I-26 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-38-50 over I-26 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-38-50 over I-26?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-38-50 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.