US Bridges

S-19-34 over Cedar Creek

Good

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 3.1 MI SW Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000001459

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-34 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-19-34 over Cedar Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-19-34
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3.1 MI SW Edgefield
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates33.75122, -81.95776
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,555 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S-19-34 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-19-34 over Cedar 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does S-19-34 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-19-34 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-34 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.