S-32-1310 over Rocky Branch
PoorLexington County, South Carolina · 2 MI W of Chapin · Structure no. 000000000006730
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-32-1310 over Rocky Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-32-1310 over Rocky Branch in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-32-1310 over Rocky Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-32-1310 over Rocky Branch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S-32-1310 over Rocky Branch carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-32-1310 over Rocky Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-32-1310 over Rocky Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.