US Bridges

S-34-23 over Spring Branch

Good

Marion County, South Carolina · 7 MI N of Marion · Structure no. 000000000010152

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-34-23 over Spring Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-34-23 over Spring Branch in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-34-23
CrossesSpring Branch
Location7 MI N of Marion
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates34.25722, -79.39067
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic803 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S-34-23 over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-34-23 over Spring Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S-34-23 over Spring Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-34-23 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-34-23 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.