US Bridges

S-32-774 over Little Black Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 6 MI S of Gilbert · Structure no. 000000000008468

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-774 over Little Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-32-774 over Little Black Creek 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,628 by 2024. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-32-774
CrossesLittle Black Creek
Location6 MI S of Gilbert
RouteState Highway 774
Coordinates33.83417, -81.38222
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,628 by 2024
Trucks7%
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-32-774 over Little Black Creek built?

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

What condition is S-32-774 over Little Black 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-774 over Little Black Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-32-774 over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-774 over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.