US Bridges

S-1-33 over Long Cane Creek

PoorPosted for load

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 7.0MI SE of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000003562

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1-33 over Long Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-1-33 over Long Cane Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesS-1-33
CrossesLong Cane Creek
Location7.0MI SE of Abbeville
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates34.0883, -82.32113
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic487 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$315,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-1-33 over Long Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-1-33 over Long Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does S-1-33 over Long Cane Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-1-33 over Long Cane Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-1-33 over Long Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.