S-32-231 over Camping Creek
PoorLexington County, South Carolina · 6 MI SW of Chapin · Structure no. 000000000006338
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 470 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-32-231 over Camping Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-32-231 over Camping Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,954 by 2043. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-32-231 over Camping Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-32-231 over Camping 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-32-231 over Camping Creek carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-32-231 over Camping Creek?
The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-32-231 over Camping Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.