US Bridges

C-34/PURRYSBURG RD over Trib to Union Creek

Fair

Jasper County, South Carolina · 2.3MI SW Hardeeville · Structure no. 000000000006711

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-34/PURRYSBURG RD over Trib to Union Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-34/PURRYSBURG RD over Trib to Union Creek in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesC-34/PURRYSBURG RD
CrossesTrib to Union Creek
Location2.3MI SW Hardeeville
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates32.26342, -81.10937
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-34/PURRYSBURG RD over Trib to Union Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-34/PURRYSBURG RD over Trib to Union 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does C-34/PURRYSBURG RD over Trib to Union Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-34/PURRYSBURG RD over Trib to Union Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns C-34/PURRYSBURG RD over Trib to Union Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.