US Bridges

S-32-104 over Lick Fork Branch

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 3 MI E of Red Bank · Structure no. 000000000008186

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-104 over Lick Fork Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-32-104 over Lick Fork Branch in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,125 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-32-104
CrossesLick Fork Branch
Location3 MI E of Red Bank
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates33.93759, -81.18633
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2023)
Projected traffic10,125 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$435,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-104 over Lick Fork Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-104 over Lick Fork Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-104 over Lick Fork Branch carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-32-104 over Lick Fork Branch?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-104 over Lick Fork Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.