US Bridges

S-32-73 over First Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 10 MI SW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000008366

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-73 over First Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-32-73 over First Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,425 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-32-73
CrossesFirst Creek
Location10 MI SW of Columbia
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates33.87399, -81.12027
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,425 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-32-73 over First Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-73 over First Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-73 over First Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-32-73 over First Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-73 over First Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.