S-38-1072 over Trib to N Edisto River
Orangeburg County, South Carolina · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S-38-1072 over Trib to N Edisto River in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 208 of the 274 inventoried bridges in Orangeburg County rated fair (75.9%); 22 (8.0%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 41 ft |
| Location | City of Orangeburg |
| NBI structure number | 000000000002408 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Orangeburg County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-26 over Gramling Creek | 1960 | 56,200 | Fair |
| I-26 over Gramling Creek | 1960 | 55,600 | Fair |
| I-26 over Middle Pen Creek | 1960 | 55,600 | Fair |
| I-26 over Mill Creek | 1960 | 53,700 | Fair |
| I-26 over Saddler Swamp | 1960 | 29,400 | Fair |
| I-26 over Earley Branch | 1960 | 29,400 | Fair |
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