US Bridges

S-33-117 over Bold Branch

FairPosted for load

McCormick County, South Carolina · 7.7 MI NW Mccormick · Structure no. 000000000000633

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-33-117 over Bold Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying S-33-117 over Bold Branch in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-33-117
CrossesBold Branch
Location7.7 MI NW Mccormick
RouteState Highway 117
Coordinates34.0062, -82.36567
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$222,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-33-117 over Bold Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-33-117 over Bold Branch 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-33-117 over Bold Branch carry?

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

How long is S-33-117 over Bold Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns S-33-117 over Bold Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.