US Bridges

L-32-500 over Fourteenmile Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 2 M NE of Lexington · Structure no. 000000000008368

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-32-500 over Fourteenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying L-32-500 over Fourteenmile 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesL-32-500
CrossesFourteenmile Creek
Location2 M NE of Lexington
RouteCounty Highway 500
Coordinates34.00932, -81.21431
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-32-500 over Fourteenmile Creek built?

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

What condition is L-32-500 over Fourteenmile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does L-32-500 over Fourteenmile Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is L-32-500 over Fourteenmile Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns L-32-500 over Fourteenmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.