L-32-3588 over Rawls Creek
PoorPosted for loadLexington County, South Carolina · 2 MI SW of Irmo · Structure no. 000000000006733
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-32-3588 over Rawls Creek is a concrete slab carrying L-32-3588 over Rawls Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-32-3588 over Rawls Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-32-3588 over Rawls 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does L-32-3588 over Rawls Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is L-32-3588 over Rawls Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns L-32-3588 over Rawls Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.