US Bridges

S-32-204 over Red Bank Creek

Poor

Lexington County, South Carolina · 5 MI S of Lexington · Structure no. 000000000005345

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-204 over Red Bank Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-32-204 over Red Bank Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,295 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-32-204
CrossesRed Bank Creek
Location5 MI S of Lexington
RouteState Highway 204
Coordinates33.91673, -81.29265
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic15,295 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$342,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-204 over Red Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-204 over Red Bank Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-32-204 over Red Bank Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-204 over Red Bank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.