US Bridges

C-34-260 over Tobys Creek

Good

Marion County, South Carolina · 0.5 MI W Pee Dee · Structure no. 000000000008284

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-34-260 over Tobys Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-34-260 over Tobys Creek in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesC-34-260
CrossesTobys Creek
Location0.5 MI W Pee Dee
RouteCounty Highway 260
Coordinates34.20111, -79.54722
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$293,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-34-260 over Tobys Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-34-260 over Tobys 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C-34-260 over Tobys Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-34-260 over Tobys Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C-34-260 over Tobys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.