US Bridges

S-32-158 over Little Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 5 MI NW of Gilbert · Structure no. 000000000009049

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-158 over Little Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-32-158 over Little 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-32-158
CrossesLittle Creek
Location5 MI NW of Gilbert
RouteState Highway 158
Coordinates33.94948, -81.47019
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2043
Trucks5%
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-32-158 over Little Creek built?

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

What condition is S-32-158 over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-158 over Little Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-32-158 over Little Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-158 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.