US Bridges

S-2-33 over Little Horse Creek

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI NW Granitville · Structure no. 000000000008316

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-33 over Little Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-2-33 over Little Horse Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,589 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-2-33
CrossesLittle Horse Creek
Location3.0 MI NW Granitville
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates33.56801, -81.87231
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2023)
Projected traffic15,589 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-2-33 over Little Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2-33 over Little Horse 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-2-33 over Little Horse Creek carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-2-33 over Little Horse Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-33 over Little Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.