US Bridges

Sc 34 over Indian Creek

Good

Darlington County, South Carolina · In Darlington · Structure no. 000000000000122

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 34 over Indian Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 95 years old, older 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,015 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 34
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationIn Darlington
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.29528, -79.89
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,015 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 34 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Sc 34 over Indian 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 34 over Indian Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.