US Bridges

Sc 34 over Cedar Creek

Good

Lee County, South Carolina · 5MI W of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000009040

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 34 over Cedar Creek in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,409 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 34
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5MI W of Bishopville
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.22285, -80.35063
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,409 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 over Cedar 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 34 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.