US Bridges

Sc 34 over Pee Dee River Swamp

Good

Darlington County, South Carolina · 7MI E Darlington · Structure no. 000000000001183

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
481 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over Pee Dee River Swamp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 34 over Pee Dee River Swamp in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks. The structure is 481 ft (146.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSc 34
CrossesPee Dee River Swamp
Location7MI E Darlington
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.3554, -79.71281
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length481 ft (146.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 34 over Pee Dee River Swamp built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 over Pee Dee River Swamp 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 Pee Dee River Swamp carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over Pee Dee River Swamp?

The structure is 481 ft (146.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over Pee Dee River Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.