S-5-32 over Little Salkehatchie Rive
FairBamberg County, South Carolina · 7.5MI SW · Structure no. 000000000005890
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 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 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-5-32 over Little Salkehatchie Rive in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
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 45 ft (13.7 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.