Sc 34 over Blue Creek
FairFairfield County, South Carolina · 1.5 MI E of Ridgeway · Structure no. 000000000001368
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 34 over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 34 over Blue Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 34 over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 34 over Blue 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 34 over Blue Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Sc 34 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 34 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.