S-33-79 over Sawney Creek
GoodMcCormick County, South Carolina · 3.7 MI NW Mt Carmel · Structure no. 000000000003688
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-33-79 over Sawney Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-33-79 over Sawney Creek in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-33-79 over Sawney Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-33-79 over Sawney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does S-33-79 over Sawney Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-33-79 over Sawney Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-33-79 over Sawney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.