Sc 34 over Black Creek
FairDarlington County, South Carolina · In Darlington · Structure no. 000000000000856
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 237 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 34 over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 34 over Black Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 87 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 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,484 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 34 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Sc 34 over Black 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 34 over Black Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sc 34 over Black Creek?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 34 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.