US Bridges

S-24-44 over Br. to Cuffeytown Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 7.3 MI SW Ninety Six · Structure no. 000000000004337

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-24-44 over Br. to Cuffeytown Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-24-44 over Br. to Cuffeytown Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-24-44
CrossesBr. to Cuffeytown Creek
Location7.3 MI SW Ninety Six
RouteState Highway 44
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.07692, -82.06517
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic365 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-24-44 over Br. to Cuffeytown Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-24-44 over Br. to Cuffeytown 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does S-24-44 over Br. to Cuffeytown Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is S-24-44 over Br. to Cuffeytown Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-24-44 over Br. to Cuffeytown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.