US Bridges

S-33-22 over Stevens Creek

Fair

McCormick County, South Carolina · 4.3 MI SE Mccormick · Structure no. 000000000009572

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-33-22 over Stevens Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-33-22 over Stevens Creek in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-33-22
CrossesStevens Creek
Location4.3 MI SE Mccormick
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates33.87744, -82.23203
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic475 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 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-33-22 over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-33-22 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-33-22 over Stevens Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-33-22 over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-33-22 over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.