US Bridges

S-13-33 over Indian Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 3 MI W Chesterfield · Structure no. 000000000008428

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-33 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-13-33 over Indian Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2024. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-13-33
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3 MI W Chesterfield
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates34.72472, -80.13833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-13-33 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-33 over Indian 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-13-33 over Indian Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-33 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.