S-34-389 over Smith Mill Pond
FairMarion County, South Carolina · 3MI N Centenery · Structure no. 000000000002395
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-34-389 over Smith Mill Pond is a concrete slab carrying S-34-389 over Smith Mill Pond in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 69 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-34-389 over Smith Mill Pond built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is S-34-389 over Smith Mill Pond 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does S-34-389 over Smith Mill Pond carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-34-389 over Smith Mill Pond?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-34-389 over Smith Mill Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.