US Bridges

Sc 34 over Hellers Creek

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 12.4 MI N E of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000000154

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over Hellers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 34 over Hellers Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,657 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 34
CrossesHellers Creek
Location12.4 MI N E of Newberry
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.37833, -81.44028
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,657 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 34 over Hellers Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 over Hellers 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 34 over Hellers Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over Hellers Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over Hellers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.