US Bridges

S-44-134 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Union County, South Carolina · 4.1 MI SW Union · Structure no. 000000000003135

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-44-134 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-44-134 over Buffalo Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-44-134
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location4.1 MI SW Union
RouteState Highway 134
CountyUnion County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.68579, -81.68461
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic876 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-44-134 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-44-134 over Buffalo 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-44-134 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-44-134 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-44-134 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.