US Bridges

Sc 34 over Little Reedy Creek

Good

Dillon County, South Carolina · 1.0MI SW of Bingham · Structure no. 000000000000932

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over Little Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 34 over Little Reedy Creek in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSc 34
CrossesLittle Reedy Creek
Location1.0MI SW of Bingham
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.42372, -79.55276
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Little Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 over Little Reedy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 34 over Little Reedy Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over Little Reedy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over Little Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.