US Bridges

S-33-138 over Cuffey Town CR

Good

McCormick County, South Carolina · 6.5 MI NE Mccormick · Structure no. 000000000007920

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-33-138 over Cuffey Town CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-33-138 over Cuffey Town CR in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-33-138
CrossesCuffey Town CR
Location6.5 MI NE Mccormick
RouteState Highway 138
Coordinates33.9241, -82.17943
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic183 by 2043
Trucks39%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-33-138 over Cuffey Town CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-33-138 over Cuffey Town CR 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-33-138 over Cuffey Town CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is S-33-138 over Cuffey Town CR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-33-138 over Cuffey Town CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.