US Bridges

S-32-204 over Twelvemile Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 4 MI SW of Lexington · Structure no. 000000000003384

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-204 over Twelvemile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-32-204 over Twelvemile Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,230 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-32-204
CrossesTwelvemile Creek
Location4 MI SW of Lexington
RouteState Highway 204
Coordinates33.94714, -81.29591
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2023)
Projected traffic13,230 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-204 over Twelvemile Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-204 over Twelvemile 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-204 over Twelvemile Creek carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-32-204 over Twelvemile Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-204 over Twelvemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.