US Bridges

S-24-44 over Cuffeytown Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 9.5MI SW Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000007570

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-24-44 over Cuffeytown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-24-44 over Cuffeytown Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-24-44
CrossesCuffeytown Creek
Location9.5MI SW Greenwood
RouteState Highway 44
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.07337, -82.0707
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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 Cuffeytown Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-24-44 over 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 April 2023.

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

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

How long is S-24-44 over Cuffeytown Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-24-44 over Cuffeytown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.