S-32-76 over Lightwood Knot Creek
FairLexington County, South Carolina · 9 MI SE of Batesburg · Structure no. 000000000002215
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-32-76 over Lightwood Knot Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-32-76 over Lightwood Knot Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-32-76 over Lightwood Knot Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-32-76 over Lightwood Knot 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S-32-76 over Lightwood Knot Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-32-76 over Lightwood Knot Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns S-32-76 over Lightwood Knot Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.