US Bridges

S-32-602 over Hellhole Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 3 MI SE Leesville · Structure no. 000000000009053

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-602 over Hellhole Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-32-602 over Hellhole 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-32-602
CrossesHellhole Creek
Location3 MI SE Leesville
RouteState Highway 602
Coordinates33.88843, -81.47583
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2043
Trucks8%
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-32-602 over Hellhole Creek built?

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

What condition is S-32-602 over Hellhole 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-602 over Hellhole Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-32-602 over Hellhole Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-602 over Hellhole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.