Sc 34 over Welch Branch
GoodNewberry County, South Carolina · 4.9 MI SW Newberry · Structure no. 000000000001101
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 34 over Welch Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 34 over Welch Branch in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1954, 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,791 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 34 over Welch Branch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is Sc 34 over Welch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 34 over Welch Branch carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Sc 34 over Welch Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 34 over Welch Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.