US Bridges

Sc 341 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Lee County, South Carolina · 7 MI N of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000001089

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 341 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 341 over Turkey Creek in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,498 by 2024. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 341
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location7 MI N of Bishopville
RouteState Highway 341
CountyLee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.31889, -80.28278
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,498 by 2024
Trucks24%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 341 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 341 over Turkey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 341 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Sc 341 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 341 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.