US Bridges

S-40-33 over Little Jackson Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 0.2 MI N of Decker Blvd. · Structure no. 000000000008915

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-33 over Little Jackson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-33 over Little Jackson Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,982 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-40-33
CrossesLittle Jackson Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Decker Blvd.
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates34.06488, -80.95286
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,982 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 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-40-33 over Little Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-33 over Little Jackson Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-40-33 over Little Jackson Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-40-33 over Little Jackson Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-33 over Little Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.