US Bridges

S-32-624 over East Fk Scouter Branch

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 6 MI S of Red Bank · Structure no. 000000000003386

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-624 over East Fk Scouter Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-32-624 over East Fk Scouter Branch in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,522 by 2024. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-32-624
CrossesEast Fk Scouter Branch
Location6 MI S of Red Bank
RouteState Highway 624
Coordinates33.83972, -81.23611
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,522 by 2024
Trucks6%
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-32-624 over East Fk Scouter Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-624 over East Fk Scouter Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-624 over East Fk Scouter Branch carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-32-624 over East Fk Scouter Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-624 over East Fk Scouter Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.