S-32-9 over Bull Swamp Creek
FairLexington County, South Carolina · Town of Swansea · Structure no. 000000000001529
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-32-9 over Bull Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-32-9 over Bull Swamp Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-32-9 over Bull Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-32-9 over Bull Swamp 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does S-32-9 over Bull Swamp Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-32-9 over Bull Swamp Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-32-9 over Bull Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.