US Bridges

S-34-32 over Little Reedy Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, South Carolina · Town of Rains · Structure no. 000000000002393

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-34-32 over Little Reedy Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-34-32 over Little Reedy Creek in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 48 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-34-32
CrossesLittle Reedy Creek
LocationTown of Rains
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates34.09308, -79.32989
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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-34-32 over Little Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is S-34-32 over Little Reedy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does S-34-32 over Little Reedy Creek carry?

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

How long is S-34-32 over Little Reedy Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-34-32 over Little Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.