S-34-506 over Pitch Pot Swamp
FairPosted for loadMarion County, South Carolina · 1MI W Marion · Structure no. 000000000004616
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-34-506 over Pitch Pot Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-34-506 over Pitch Pot Swamp in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,468 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-34-506 over Pitch Pot Swamp built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is S-34-506 over Pitch Pot Swamp 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does S-34-506 over Pitch Pot Swamp carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-34-506 over Pitch Pot Swamp?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns S-34-506 over Pitch Pot Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.