US Bridges

S-33-21 over Stevens Creek

Fair

McCormick County, South Carolina · 8.8 MI SE Mccormick · Structure no. 000000000004374

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-33-21 over Stevens Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-33-21 over Stevens Creek in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-33-21
CrossesStevens Creek
Location8.8 MI SE Mccormick
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates33.80575, -82.20907
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic219 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-33-21 over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-33-21 over Stevens 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-33-21 over Stevens Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is S-33-21 over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-33-21 over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.