US Bridges

S-33-138 over Stephens Creek

FairPosted for load

McCormick County, South Carolina · 9.9 MI SE Mccormick · Structure no. 000000000005347

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-33-138 over Stephens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-33-138 over Stephens Creek in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-33-138
CrossesStephens Creek
Location9.9 MI SE Mccormick
RouteState Highway 138
CountyMcCormick County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.79331, -82.19711
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic37 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$417,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-33-138 over Stephens Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-33-138 over Stephens 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-33-138 over Stephens Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-33-138 over Stephens Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-33-138 over Stephens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.