S-5-32 over Little Salkehatchie Rive
PoorPosted for loadBamberg County, South Carolina · 7.5MI SW · Structure no. 000000000001922
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-5-32 over Little Salkehatchie Rive is a concrete slab carrying S-5-32 over Little Salkehatchie Rive in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-5-32 over Little Salkehatchie Rive built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-5-32 over Little Salkehatchie Rive in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does S-5-32 over Little Salkehatchie Rive carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-5-32 over Little Salkehatchie Rive?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-5-32 over Little Salkehatchie Rive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.