US Bridges

S-4-933 over Three & Twenty Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 9.7MI NW Anderson · Structure no. 000000000000107

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-933 over Three & Twenty Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying S-4-933 over Three & Twenty Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 105 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 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-4-933
CrossesThree & Twenty Creek
Location9.7MI NW Anderson
RouteState Highway 933
Coordinates34.60955, -82.76286
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-4-933 over Three & Twenty Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is S-4-933 over Three & Twenty 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-4-933 over Three & Twenty Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-4-933 over Three & Twenty Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-933 over Three & Twenty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.