US Bridges

S-32-174 over RR CSXT Aband

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 2 MI S of Irmo · Structure no. 000000000001744

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-174 over RR CSXT Aband is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-32-174 over RR CSXT Aband in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,782 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-32-174
CrossesRR CSXT Aband
Location2 MI S of Irmo
RouteState Highway 174
Coordinates34.05938, -81.18028
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,782 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$233,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-174 over RR CSXT Aband built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-174 over RR CSXT Aband 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S-32-174 over RR CSXT Aband carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-32-174 over RR CSXT Aband?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-174 over RR CSXT Aband?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.