US Bridges

Sc 34 over Jeffries Creek

Good

Darlington County, South Carolina · 3MI E of Lydia · Structure no. 000000000000524

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over Jeffries Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 34 over Jeffries Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,971 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 34
CrossesJeffries Creek
Location3MI E of Lydia
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.29472, -80.02833
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,971 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 34 over Jeffries Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 over Jeffries 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 Jeffries Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over Jeffries Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over Jeffries Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.