US Bridges

S-32-102 over Bull Swamp Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 3 MI S of Swansea · Structure no. 000000000002052

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-102 over Bull Swamp Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-32-102 over Bull Swamp Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-32-102
CrossesBull Swamp Creek
Location3 MI S of Swansea
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates33.70195, -81.08672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-102 over Bull Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-102 over Bull Swamp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-102 over Bull Swamp Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-32-102 over Bull Swamp Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-102 over Bull Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.