US Bridges

Sc 34 over Big Pine Tree Creek

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 2 MI E of Camden · Structure no. 000000000002045

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over Big Pine Tree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 34 over Big Pine Tree Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,037 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesSc 34
CrossesBig Pine Tree Creek
Location2 MI E of Camden
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.24415, -80.57979
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic8,037 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sc 34 over Big Pine Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 over Big Pine Tree 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 Big Pine Tree Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over Big Pine Tree Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sc 34 over Big Pine Tree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.