US Bridges

Sc 34 over Kennedy Branch

Fair

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 3.3 MI W of Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000000233

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over Kennedy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 34 over Kennedy Branch in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 5 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,101 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 34
CrossesKennedy Branch
Location3.3 MI W of Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 34
CountyFairfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.41127, -81.15063
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,101 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 34 over Kennedy Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 over Kennedy Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 34 over Kennedy Branch carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over Kennedy Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over Kennedy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.