Sc 34 over Beaver Dam Creek
FairNewberry County, South Carolina · 5.6 MI SW of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000001100
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 34 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 34 over Beaver Dam Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 85 years old, older 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,791 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 34 over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Sc 34 over Beaver Dam Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 34 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Sc 34 over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 34 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.