US Bridges

S-30-34 over Millers Fork Creek

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 5 MI NE of Clinton · Structure no. 000000000010666

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-34 over Millers Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-30-34 over Millers Fork Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 243 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-30-34
CrossesMillers Fork Creek
Location5 MI NE of Clinton
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.51483, -81.80934
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic243 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S-30-34 over Millers Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-34 over Millers Fork Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S-30-34 over Millers Fork Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-30-34 over Millers Fork Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-34 over Millers Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.