US Bridges

S-32-266 over Monkey Springs Branch

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 3 MI SW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000009759

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-266 over Monkey Springs Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-32-266 over Monkey Springs Branch in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,304 by 2043. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-32-266
CrossesMonkey Springs Branch
Location3 MI SW of Columbia
RouteState Highway 266
Coordinates33.96295, -81.05666
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,304 by 2043
Trucks5%
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-32-266 over Monkey Springs Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-266 over Monkey Springs 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-32-266 over Monkey Springs Branch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-32-266 over Monkey Springs Branch?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-266 over Monkey Springs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.