US Bridges

Sc 34 over Reedy Creek

Fair

Dillon County, South Carolina · 5.0MI SW of Little Rock · Structure no. 000000000007347

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over Reedy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 34 over Reedy Creek in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSc 34
CrossesReedy Creek
Location5.0MI SW of Little Rock
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.43365, -79.4679
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 over Reedy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 34 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.