S-32-271 over Rawls Creek
FairLexington County, South Carolina · 2 MI SW of Irmo · Structure no. 000000000007140
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-32-271 over Rawls Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-32-271 over Rawls Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,688 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-32-271 over Rawls Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-32-271 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S-32-271 over Rawls Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-32-271 over Rawls Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-32-271 over Rawls Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.