US Bridges

Sc 34 over S.Fork Scotts CR

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 1.2 MI S E of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000006742

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over S.Fork Scotts CR is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 34 over S.Fork Scotts CR in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,640 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 34
CrossesS.Fork Scotts CR
Location1.2 MI S E of Newberry
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.26073, -81.62611
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,640 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S.Fork Scotts CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 over S.Fork Scotts CR 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 S.Fork Scotts CR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over S.Fork Scotts CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over S.Fork Scotts CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.