US Bridges

S-32-104 over Savana Branch

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 2 MI W of Springdale · Structure no. 000000000009239

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-104 over Savana Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-32-104 over Savana Branch in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,990 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-32-104
CrossesSavana Branch
Location2 MI W of Springdale
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates33.95359, -81.15267
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,990 by 2043
Trucks2%
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-32-104 over Savana Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-104 over Savana 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-104 over Savana Branch carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-32-104 over Savana Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-104 over Savana Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.