US Bridges

S-32-409 over Whetstone Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 8 MI NW of Gilbert · Structure no. 000000000009349

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-409 over Whetstone Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-32-409 over Whetstone Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-32-409
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location8 MI NW of Gilbert
RouteState Highway 409
Coordinates34.01009, -81.49516
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-409 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-409 over Whetstone 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-409 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-32-409 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-409 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.