US Bridges

S-33-23 over Hard Labor Creek

Fair

McCormick County, South Carolina · 4.7 NE Mccormick · Structure no. 000000000005811

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-33-23 over Hard Labor Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-33-23 over Hard Labor Creek in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-33-23
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location4.7 NE Mccormick
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates33.94405, -82.22043
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 10
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic219 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-33-23 over Hard Labor Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-33-23 over Hard Labor 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-33-23 over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-33-23 over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S-33-23 over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.