US Bridges

S-13-33 over Black Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 8.5 MI SW Chesterfield · Structure no. 000000000005246

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-33 over Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-13-33 over Black Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 57 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesS-13-33
CrossesBlack Creek
Location8.5 MI SW Chesterfield
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates34.66298, -80.21156
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-13-33 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is S-13-33 over Black 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S-13-33 over Black Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-13-33 over Black Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-33 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.