US Bridges

Sc 34 over Moore Creek

Good

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 1.5 MI W of Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000000236

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
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 Moore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 34 over Moore Creek 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 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 1,950 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 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 34
CrossesMoore Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.39686, -81.11596
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sc 34 over Moore Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 34 over Moore 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 34 over Moore Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 34 over Moore Creek?

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 Moore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.