US Bridges

S-32-103 over Red Bank Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 2 MI W of South Congaree · Structure no. 000000000009048

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-103 over Red Bank Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-32-103 over Red Bank Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-32-103
CrossesRed Bank Creek
Location2 MI W of South Congaree
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates33.91534, -81.16469
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-103 over Red Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-103 over Red Bank 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 Red Bank Creek carry?

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

How long is S-32-103 over Red Bank Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-103 over Red Bank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.