US Bridges

L-32-356 over Rawls Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 2 MI S of Irmo · Structure no. 000000000010071

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-32-356 over Rawls Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying L-32-356 over Rawls Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesL-32-356
CrossesRawls Creek
Location2 MI S of Irmo
RouteCounty Highway 356
Coordinates34.05696, -81.19107
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 L-32-356 over Rawls Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-32-356 over Rawls 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does L-32-356 over Rawls Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-32-356 over Rawls Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns L-32-356 over Rawls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.