S-34-64 over Pitch Pot Swamp
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, South Carolina · 4MI W Marion · Structure no. 000000000005121
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-34-64 over Pitch Pot Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-34-64 over Pitch Pot Swamp in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2024. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-34-64 over Pitch Pot Swamp built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-34-64 over Pitch Pot Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does S-34-64 over Pitch Pot Swamp carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-34-64 over Pitch Pot Swamp?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-34-64 over Pitch Pot Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.