S-33-42 over Cuffeytown Creek
FairClosed to trafficMcCormick County, South Carolina · 5.2 MI E Mccormick · Structure no. 000000000000440
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-33-42 over Cuffeytown Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying S-33-42 over Cuffeytown Creek in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-33-42 over Cuffeytown Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-33-42 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does S-33-42 over Cuffeytown Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-33-42 over Cuffeytown Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns S-33-42 over Cuffeytown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.