US Bridges

Sc 133 over Br of Crow Creek

FairPosted for load

Pickens County, South Carolina · 8 MI W of Pickens · Structure no. 000000000005600

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 133 over Br of Crow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 133 over Br of Crow Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 133
CrossesBr of Crow Creek
Location8 MI W of Pickens
RouteState Highway 133
CountyPickens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.87789, -82.84753
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 10
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,555 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 Sc 133 over Br of Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 133 over Br of Crow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 133 over Br of Crow Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 133 over Br of Crow Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 133 over Br of Crow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.