US Bridges

S-32-169 over 12 Mile Creek

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 5 MI SW of Lexington · Structure no. 000000000008278

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-169 over 12 Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-32-169 over 12 Mile Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,474 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-32-169
Crosses12 Mile Creek
Location5 MI SW of Lexington
RouteState Highway 169
Coordinates33.9482, -81.31619
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,474 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-32-169 over 12 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-169 over 12 Mile 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-32-169 over 12 Mile Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-32-169 over 12 Mile Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-169 over 12 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.