US Bridges

S-32-103 over Congaree Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 2 MI W of South Congaree · Structure no. 000000000008892

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-103 over Congaree Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-32-103 over Congaree Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-32-103
CrossesCongaree Creek
Location2 MI W of South Congaree
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates33.90858, -81.16447
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,750 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-103 over Congaree Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-103 over Congaree 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-103 over Congaree Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-32-103 over Congaree Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-103 over Congaree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.