US Bridges

S-32-944 over Longs Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 5 MI NE of Gilbert · Structure no. 000000000010327

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-944 over Longs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-32-944 over Longs Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-32-944
CrossesLongs Creek
Location5 MI NE of Gilbert
RouteState Highway 944
Coordinates33.95392, -81.3508
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic384 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-944 over Longs Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-944 over Longs 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-944 over Longs Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-32-944 over Longs Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-944 over Longs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.