US Bridges

S-32-486 over Clemons Branch

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 6 MI W of Lexington · Structure no. 000000000009052

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-486 over Clemons Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-32-486 over Clemons Branch 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,898 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-32-486
CrossesClemons Branch
Location6 MI W of Lexington
RouteState Highway 486
Coordinates34.00173, -81.33507
Functional classUrban 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,898 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-486 over Clemons Branch built?

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

What condition is S-32-486 over Clemons Branch 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-32-486 over Clemons Branch carry?

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

How long is S-32-486 over Clemons Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-486 over Clemons Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.