US Bridges

S-33-7 over Mill Creek

Fair

McCormick County, South Carolina · 8.0 MI NW Mccormick · Structure no. 000000000008187

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-33-7 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-33-7 over Mill Creek in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS-33-7
CrossesMill Creek
Location8.0 MI NW Mccormick
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates33.93745, -82.42749
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-33-7 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-33-7 over Mill 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-33-7 over Mill Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-33-7 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S-33-7 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.