US Bridges

S-37-32 over W Fork Little River

Fair

Oconee County, South Carolina · 8 MI N Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000001541

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-37-32 over W Fork Little River is a steel truss - thru carrying S-37-32 over W Fork Little River in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-37-32
CrossesW Fork Little River
Location8 MI N Walhalla
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates34.87411, -83.02033
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$626,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-37-32 over W Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is S-37-32 over W Fork Little River 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-37-32 over W Fork Little River carry?

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

How long is S-37-32 over W Fork Little River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns S-37-32 over W Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.