US Bridges

S-32-485 over Fourteen Mile Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 2 MI N Lexington · Structure no. 000000000002580

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-485 over Fourteen Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-32-485 over Fourteen Mile Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,134 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-32-485
CrossesFourteen Mile Creek
Location2 MI N Lexington
RouteState Highway 485
Coordinates34.00192, -81.22847
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2023)
Projected traffic15,134 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-485 over Fourteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-485 over Fourteen Mile 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-485 over Fourteen Mile Creek carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-32-485 over Fourteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-485 over Fourteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.