US Bridges

S-32-604 over Hogpen Branch

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 5 MI W Lexington · Structure no. 000000000008467

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-604 over Hogpen Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-32-604 over Hogpen Branch in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-32-604
CrossesHogpen Branch
Location5 MI W Lexington
RouteState Highway 604
Coordinates33.95111, -81.33548
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic544 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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-32-604 over Hogpen Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-604 over Hogpen 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-604 over Hogpen Branch carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-32-604 over Hogpen Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-604 over Hogpen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.