US Bridges

Sc 34 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 11.9 MI E of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000000540

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
300 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over Wilson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 34 over Wilson Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,088 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 34
CrossesWilson Creek
Location11.9 MI E of Greenwood
RouteState Highway 34
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.17035, -81.95655
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,088 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$915,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 34 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 over Wilson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 34 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.