US Bridges

Sc 34 over Great Pee Dee Swp (1)

Good

Marlboro County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI SW Brownsville · Structure no. 000000000001255

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
721 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over Great Pee Dee Swp (1) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 34 over Great Pee Dee Swp (1) in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,701 by 2043. The structure is 721 ft (219.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSc 34
CrossesGreat Pee Dee Swp (1)
Location5.5 MI SW Brownsville
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.3606, -79.6736
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length721 ft (219.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,701 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Sc 34 over Great Pee Dee Swp (1) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 over Great Pee Dee Swp (1) 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 Sc 34 over Great Pee Dee Swp (1) carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over Great Pee Dee Swp (1)?

The structure is 721 ft (219.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over Great Pee Dee Swp (1)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.