US Bridges

S-21-773 over Cypress Creek

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · Town of Olanta · Structure no. 000000000009173

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-773 over Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-21-773 over Cypress Creek in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesS-21-773
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationTown of Olanta
RouteState Highway 773
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-21-773 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-21-773 over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does S-21-773 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-21-773 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-773 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.