US Bridges

S-32-244 over Red Bank Creek

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 4 MI S of Lexington · Structure no. 000000000000209

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-244 over Red Bank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-32-244 over Red Bank Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,728 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-32-244
CrossesRed Bank Creek
Location4 MI S of Lexington
RouteState Highway 244
Coordinates33.92795, -81.21809
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2023)
Projected traffic9,728 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$215,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-244 over Red Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-244 over Red Bank Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-244 over Red Bank Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-32-244 over Red Bank Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-244 over Red Bank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.