US Bridges

S-32-765 over Rawls Creek

FairPosted for load

Lexington County, South Carolina · 3 MI SE of Irmo · Structure no. 000000000006902

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-765 over Rawls Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-32-765 over Rawls Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,852 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-32-765
CrossesRawls Creek
Location3 MI SE of Irmo
RouteState Highway 765
CountyLexington County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.0563, -81.15083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,852 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$88,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-765 over Rawls Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-765 over Rawls Creek 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-32-765 over Rawls Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S-32-765 over Rawls Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-765 over Rawls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.