US Bridges

S-1-32 over Little River

Good

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 6.6 MI W of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000010367

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1-32 over Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-1-32 over Little River in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2043. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesS-1-32
CrossesLittle River
Location6.6 MI W of Abbeville
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates34.16738, -82.49571
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic146 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-1-32 over Little River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-1-32 over Little River 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-1-32 over Little River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S-1-32 over Little River?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-1-32 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.