US Bridges

S-19-34 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Edgefield County, South Carolina · City Limits Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000006971

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-34 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-19-34 over Beaverdam Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,409 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-19-34
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
LocationCity Limits Edgefield
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates33.7866, -81.93068
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,409 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-19-34 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-19-34 over Beaverdam 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 2025.

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

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-34 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.