US Bridges

Sc 34 Con over Scotts CR

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 1.2 MI S W of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000006744

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 Con over Scotts CR is a concrete slab carrying Sc 34 Con over 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 34 Con
CrossesScotts CR
Location1.2 MI S W of Newberry
RouteState Highway 34
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.26166, -81.63165
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,115 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Con over Scotts CR built?

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

What condition is Sc 34 Con over Scotts CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 34 Con over Scotts CR carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 Con over Scotts CR?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 Con over Scotts CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.