US Bridges

S-8-32 over I-26

Fair

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 14 MI SW Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000003598

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-8-32 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-8-32 over I-26 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 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 6 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,877 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesS-8-32
CrossesI-26
Location14 MI SW Moncks Corner
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates33.11206, -80.26177
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,877 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$617,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-8-32 over I-26 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is S-8-32 over I-26 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-8-32 over I-26 carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-8-32 over I-26?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-8-32 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.