US Bridges

Sc 34 over Little River

Good

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 10.8 MI W of Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000010426

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over Little River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 34 over Little River in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 9 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 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSc 34
CrossesLittle River
Location10.8 MI W of Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.4119, -81.24071
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 34 over Little River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 over Little River 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 Little River carry?

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

How long is Sc 34 over Little River?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.