US Bridges

S-32-1171 over 14 Mile Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 1 MI N Lexington · Structure no. 000000000006159

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-1171 over 14 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-32-1171 over 14 Mile Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-32-1171
Crosses14 Mile Creek
Location1 MI N Lexington
RouteState Highway 1171
Coordinates33.99786, -81.23936
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic576 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-1171 over 14 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-1171 over 14 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-32-1171 over 14 Mile Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-32-1171 over 14 Mile Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-1171 over 14 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.