US Bridges

S-32-124 over Lick Creek

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 2 MI NE of Leesville · Structure no. 000000000007006

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-124 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-32-124 over Lick Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-32-124
CrossesLick Creek
Location2 MI NE of Leesville
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates33.93306, -81.51278
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2024
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-124 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-124 over Lick 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-124 over Lick Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-32-124 over Lick Creek?

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

Who owns S-32-124 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.