US Bridges

Sc 34 over Great Pee Dee River

Fair

Marlboro County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI SW Brownsville · Structure no. 000000000008902

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,024 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over Great Pee Dee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 34 over Great Pee Dee River in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,701 by 2043. The structure is 2,024 ft (616.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSc 34
CrossesGreat Pee Dee River
Location6.0 MI SW Brownsville
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.35691, -79.69232
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+38 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,024 ft (616.9 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,701 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 over Great Pee Dee River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 34 over Great Pee Dee River carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over Great Pee Dee River?

The structure is 2,024 ft (616.9 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over Great Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.