US Bridges

S-19-34 over Burkhalter Creek

Fair

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 9.2MI SW Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000008251

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-34 over Burkhalter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-19-34 over Burkhalter Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesS-19-34
CrossesBurkhalter Creek
Location9.2MI SW Edgefield
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates33.66157, -81.97436
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,555 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Burkhalter Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-34 over Burkhalter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.