US Bridges

Sc 34 over Trib to Big Pine Tree CR

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 1MI E of Camden · Structure no. 000000000000428

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over Trib to Big Pine Tree CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 34 over Trib to Big Pine Tree CR in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,011 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 34
CrossesTrib to Big Pine Tree CR
Location1MI E of Camden
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.24063, -80.57141
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2023)
Projected traffic10,011 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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 Trib to Big Pine Tree CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Sc 34 over Trib to Big Pine Tree CR 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 Trib to Big Pine Tree CR carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over Trib to Big Pine Tree CR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over Trib to Big Pine Tree CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.