US Bridges

S-33-117 over Long Cane Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

McCormick County, South Carolina · 7.0 MI NW Mccormick · Structure no. 000000000000611

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
262 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-33-117 over Long Cane Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying S-33-117 over Long Cane Creek in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-33-117
CrossesLong Cane Creek
Location7.0 MI NW Mccormick
RouteState Highway 117
Coordinates34.00051, -82.35206
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-33-117 over Long Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-33-117 over Long Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does S-33-117 over Long Cane Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-33-117 over Long Cane Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns S-33-117 over Long Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.