US Bridges

S-32-1258 over I-26

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 4 MI SE of Pine Ridge · Structure no. 000000000003036

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
262 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-1258 over I-26 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-32-1258 over I-26 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 66 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,508 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-32-1258
CrossesI-26
Location4 MI SE of Pine Ridge
RouteState Highway 1258
Coordinates33.89332, -81.04304
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,508 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$617,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-1258 over I-26 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is S-32-1258 over I-26 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-1258 over I-26 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-32-1258 over I-26?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-1258 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.