US Bridges

S-32-72 over Savana Branch

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 2 MI NE of South Congaree · Structure no. 000000000006537

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-72 over Savana Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-32-72 over Savana Branch in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,744 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesS-32-72
CrossesSavana Branch
Location2 MI NE of South Congaree
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates33.92628, -81.10977
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2023)
Projected traffic16,744 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$138,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-72 over Savana Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-72 over Savana Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-72 over Savana Branch carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S-32-72 over Savana Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-72 over Savana Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.