S-32-168 over Congaree Creek
PoorLexington County, South Carolina · Town of S Congaree · Structure no. 000000000006538
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-32-168 over Congaree Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-32-168 over Congaree Creek 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,728 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-32-168 over Congaree Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-32-168 over Congaree 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-32-168 over Congaree Creek carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-32-168 over Congaree Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-32-168 over Congaree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.