S-17-33 over Buck Swamp
FairDillon County, South Carolina · 2MI E Latta · Structure no. 000000000001817
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-17-33 over Buck Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-17-33 over Buck Swamp in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 74 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-17-33 over Buck Swamp built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is S-17-33 over Buck Swamp 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-17-33 over Buck Swamp carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-17-33 over Buck Swamp?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-17-33 over Buck Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.