South Carolina Highway 34

South Carolina Highway 34 (SC 34) is a 185.930-mile (299.225 km) primary state highway in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As one of the longer state highways, it traverses the state east-west from Greenwood to Dillon, connecting the cities of Newberry, Winnsboro, Camden, Bishopville and Darlington.

South Carolina Highway 34
Route of SC 34 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by SCDOT
Length185.930 mi[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] (299.225 km)
Existed1911–present
Major junctions
West end
US 25 Bus. / US 178 Bus. in Greenwood
 
East end US 301 / US 501 / SC 9 / SC 57 in Dillon
Location
CountiesGreenwood, Newberry, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Darlington, Marlboro, Dillon
Highway system
SC 33 SC 35

Route description

SC 34, SC 246 and SC 248 in Ninety Six

SC 34 begins as a hidden highway in downtown Greenwood, at the intersection of Main Street and Maxwell Avenue. On city and state official maps, SC 34 is on an east parallel to U.S. Route 25 Business (US 25 Bus.) and US 178 Bus. along Main Street with some sections being in concurrency; however, no signage identifies this unique relationship, thus the hidden status for 1.6 miles (2.6 km). At the intersection of Main Street and Ninety Six Highway, the first signage of SC 34 appears, heading east to Ninety Six.[9][10]

SC 34 travels through the town of Ninety Six and near the Ninety Six National Historic Site. Near Newberry, it takes a bypass route along Dixie Drive and Wilson Road, before continuing east to Winnsboro. Now going southeast, it goes through Ridgeway, to Lugoff, where it overlaps with US 1/US 601 to Camden. Continuing east and parallel to Interstate 20 (I-20), SC 34 joins with US 15 at Bishopville and skirts north of Lee State Park. East of Lydia, SC 34 separates from US 15 and goes directly to Darlington. Heading in a northeasterly direction now, it goes through Brownsville then east into downtown Dillon, where it ends at the intersection of Main Street and Second Avenue.

History

An original part of the South Carolina state route system, in 1922 the road ran from Darlington to Ridgeway. In 1933 the road was extended to Dillon and about 1943 a bridge over the Pee Dee river was opened. In the early 1950s the road was extended to Greenwood, creating the current configuration. SC 34 was bypassed south around Newberry in 1976 and the original route through the town remained as SC 34 Business. The first part of the road to be paved was the section though Camden in 1929. Over the next several years other parts were paved until the road was fully paved by the early 1940s. During the past several decades, much of the route has been widened to four lanes.

South Carolina Highway 22

South Carolina Highway 22
LocationNinety SixGreat Falls, South Carolina

South Carolina Highway 22 (SC 22) was an original state highway that was established on a path from Ninety Six to Newberry. In 1923, it was extended northeast and then east to SC 16 (now U.S. Route 321 (US 321)) in Winnsboro. By the end of 1924, it was extended west-southwest to SC 21 in Greenwood. This extension replaced part of SC 24. By the end of 1926, it was extended to the northeast to end at SC 97 in Great Falls. In 1952, SC 22 was decommissioned, and most of its path was redesignated as SC 34.

Greenwood alternate route


South Carolina Highway 22 Alternate
LocationGreenwood, South Carolina
Existedc.1940–1947

South Carolina Highway 22 Alternate (SC 22 Alt.) was an alternate route that was established around 1940. It traveled from SC 22 (now US 25 Bus./US 178 Bus.) to US 221/SC 72 in the central part of Greenwood. In 1947, it was decommissioned.

Great Falls alternate route


South Carolina Highway 22 Alternate
LocationGreat Falls, South Carolina
Existedc.1937–1947

South Carolina Highway 22 Alternate (SC 22 Alt.) was an alternate route that was established in either 1936 or 1937. It traveled on a loop in Great Falls. In 1947, it was decommissioned and downgraded to secondary roads.

South Carolina Highway 73

South Carolina Highway 73
LocationBrownsvilleDillon, South Carolina
Existed1932–1939

South Carolina Highway 73 (SC 73) was a state highway that was established in 1932 on a path from a point approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Dillon to SC 9 in Dillon. In May 1936, its western terminus was extended to SC 38 in Brownsville. In 1939, it was decommissioned and redesignated as part of SC 34.

Major intersections

CountyLocationmi[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]kmDestinationsNotes
GreenwoodGreenwood0.0000.000
US 25 Bus. / US 178 Bus. (Main Street) Edgefield, Saluda
Western terminus
1.2802.060 US 25 / US 178 / US 221 McCormick, Saluda, Anderson, GreenvilleInterchange
Ninety Six7.44011.974 SC 246 north / SC 248 south Coronaca, EpworthWestern end of SC 246 concurrency; to Ninety Six National Historic Site
7.56012.167 SC 246 south SaludaEastern end of SC 246 concurrency
13.13021.131 SC 702 SaludaTo Greenwood State Park
NewberryChappells17.57028.276 SC 39 Laurens, Saluda
Silverstreet28.75046.269 SC 121 south SaludaWestern end of SC 121 concurrency
33.28053.559 SC 121 north (Kendall Road) WhitmireEastern end of SC 121 concurrency
34.10054.879 Dixie Drive west (SC 34 Conn. west) to Boundary Street north north / SC 121 Newberry, WhitmireEastern terminus of SC 34 Conn.; southern terminus of Boundary Street; SC 34 turns right.
Newberry35.18056.617 SC 395 (Nance Street) to SC 194 Newberry
36.78059.192 US 76 east (Wilson Road) ProsperityWestern end of US 76 concurrency
37.50060.350 SC 219 east (Main Street) PomariaWestern terminus of SC 219
37.68060.640 US 76 west (Wilson Road) ClintonEastern end of US 76 concurrency
39.978–
40.070
64.338–
64.486
I-26 Columbia, SpartanburgI-26 exit 74
44.44071.519 US 176 Pomaria, Whitmire
Fairfield59.08095.080 SC 215 Monticello, Carlisle
Winnsboro71.520115.100 US 321 north / SC 200 north Chester, Great FallsWestern end of US 321 concurrency; southern terminus of SC 200
Winnsboro Mills74.920120.572
US 321 Bus. north / SC 213 west Jenkinsville
Southern terminus of US 321 Bus.; eastern terminus of SC 213
75.160120.958 US 321 south ColumbiaEastern end of US 321 concurrency
81.450–
81.620
131.081–
131.355
I-77 Columbia, CharlotteI-77 exit 34
82.910133.431 West Coleman Street east (US 21 Conn. south) to I-77 ColumbiaNorthern terminus of US 21 Conn.; western terminus of West Coleman Street
Ridgeway83.620134.573
SC 34 Truck east (Thomas Street)
Western terminus of SC 34 Truck
83.840134.927 US 21 north (Palmer Street / SC 34 Truck west) Great Falls, Charlotte
/ Church Street Longtown, Lake Wateree, Fairfield Home, Camp Longridge
Western end of US 21 concurrency; eastern terminus of SC 34 Truck
84.060135.281 US 21 south (Means Street) ColumbiaEastern end of US 21 concurrency
KershawLugoff101.880163.960 US 1 south / US 601 south Columbia, St. MatthewsWestern end of US 1 and US 601 concurrencies
LugoffCamden line103.903–
103.908
167.216–
167.224
Howard F. Speaks BridgeCrossing over Wateree River
Camden104.380167.983
US 521 Truck north / US 601 Truck north (Springdale Drive) – Springdale Race Course, Steeplechase Museum, Camden Country Club
Western end of US 521 Truck concurrency; southern terminus of US 601 Truck
105.438169.686Senator Donald H. Don Holland Memorial Bridge over railroad tracks of CSX
105.610169.963
US 521 Truck south (Chestnut Ferry Road) Camden High School, Larry Doby Park
Eastern end of US 521 Truck concurrency
106.650171.637 US 521 / US 601 north (Broad Street) Sumter, KershawEastern end of US 601 concurrency
107.110172.377
US 521 Truck south (Mill Street / US 1 Truck south / SC 34 Truck west) – Alpha Center
Northern terminus of US 1 Truck and US 521 Truck; eastern terminus of SC 34 Truck
107.980173.777 US 1 north Bethune, CherawEastern end of US 1 concurrency; to Woodward Field
Lee117.690189.404 S-31-31 south to I-20Northern terminus of S-31-31
Bishopville128.580206.929 US 15 south (Main Street) / SC 341 south (Church Street) Sumter, Columbia, LynchburgWestern end of US 15 and SC 341 concurrencies
129.970209.166 SC 341 north (Bethune Highway) BethuneEastern end of SC 341 concurrency
DarlingtonLees Crossroads139.930225.196 US 15 north (Fifth Street) / SC 403 (Oates Highway) Hartsville, TimmonsvilleEastern end of US 15 concurrency
Earlys Crossroads146.020234.996 SC 151 north (Bobo Newsom Highway) HartsvilleWestern end of SC 151 concurrency
Darlington151.280243.462 US 52 / US 401 (Governor Williams Highway / SC 34 Truck east) to I-20 / I-95 Cheraw, Florence, Myrtle BeachInterchange; western terminus of SC 34 Truck
151.710244.154 To US 401 / I-20 (34-401 Connector) SumterNorthern terminus of SC 34 Conn.
152.070244.733 SC 340 south (Washington Street) TimmonsvilleNorthern terminus of SC 340
152.680245.715
US 52 Bus. (Main Street) Cheraw, Bennettsville, Florence
Eastern end of SC 151 concurrency; eastern terminus of SC 151
Mechanicsville160.180257.785 Charleston Road (SC 34 Truck west) to US 52 Florence, Great Pee Dee HP/WMAEastern terminus of SC 34 Truck
MarlboroBrownsville170.180273.878 SC 38 Bennettsville, Marion
Dillon175.350–
175.479
282.198–
282.406
I-95 Florence, FayettevilleI-95 exit 190
Dillon185.930299.225 US 301 / US 501 / SC 9 / SC 57 Florence, Lake View, Fayetteville, BennettsvilleEastern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Special routes

Newberry business loop


South Carolina Highway 34 Business
LocationNewberry, South Carolina
Length2.6 mi[11] (4.2 km)
Existed1976–2005

South Carolina Highway 34 Business (SC 34 Bus.) was established in 1976, following the old mainline route through downtown Newberry, via Boundary Street, College Street, and Main Street. In 2005 the route was decommissioned.

Newberry connector


South Carolina Highway 34 Connector
LocationNewberry, South Carolina
Length0.590 mi[12] (0.950 km)

South Carolina Highway 34 Connector (SC 34 Conn.) is an unisgned connector route southwest of downtown Newberry. It travels along Dixie Drive for 0.590 miles (0.950 km) between Kendall Street (SC 121) and SC 34.[13]

Ridgeway truck route


South Carolina Highway 34 Truck
LocationRidgeway, South Carolina
Length0.30 mi[14] (0.48 km)

South Carolina Highway 34 Truck (SC 34 Truck) is a 0.3-mile (0.48 km) truck route in the town of Ridgeway. It utilizes Thomas Street and part of U.S. Route 21 (US 21) to bypass part of the town. It begins at an intersection with the SC 34 mainline (Dogwood Drive in the northwestern part of the town. It takes Thomas Street to the northeast. Immediately, it crosses some railroad tracks of Norfolk Southern Railway. A short distance later, it intersects US 21. Here, it turns right and follows that highway to the southeast. The two highways travel through a residential area and then intersect the SC 34 mainline again.

The entire route is in Ridgeway, Fairfield County.

mi[14]kmDestinationsNotes
0.00.0 SC 34 (Dogwood Drive)Western terminus
0.10.16 US 21 north Great Falls, CharlotteWestern end of US 21 concurrency
0.30.48Church Street north Longtown, Lake Wateree, Fairfield Home, Camp Longridge
US 21 south / SC 34 east (South Palmer Street) Camden, Columbia
SC 34 west (Church Street south) Winnsboro
Eastern end of US 21 concurrency; eastern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Camden truck route


South Carolina Highway 34 Truck
LocationCamden, South Carolina
Length0.830 mi[15][16] (1.336 km)

South Carolina Highway 34 Truck (SC 34 Truck) is a 0.830-mile (1.336 km) truck route of SC 34 that exists entirely within the southern part of Camden. It uses York Street and Mill Street to connect U.S. Route 521 (US 521; Broad Street) with US 1/SC 34 (East Dekalb Street). It is entirely concurrent with US 521 Truck. The southbound lanes are also part of US 1 Truck, with no indication of US 1 Truck or SC 34 Truck; the northbound lanes have no indication of US 521 Truck.[17]

Darlington truck route


South Carolina Highway 34 Truck
LocationDarlington, South Carolina
Length13.510 mi[18][19][20][21] (21.742 km)

South Carolina Highway 34 Truck (SC 34 Truck) is a 13.510-mile-long (21.742 km) truck route that is partially within the city limits of Darlington, which is in the southeastern part of Darlington County. It has concurrencies with U.S. Route 52 and US 401.

The truck route begins at the northern end of the exit ramp from SC 34/SC 151 (Harry Byrd Highway) to US 52/US 401 (Governor Williams Highway). This interchange is just east of Darlington Raceway. This ramp heads to the south-southeast and crosses over Indian Creek before merging into US 52/US 401. The three highways travel to the southeast and have an intersection with Lamar Highway. At this intersection, US 401 splits off to the southwest, while US 52 and SC 34 Truck continue to the southeast. This intersection is also the western terminus of SC 34 Connector (SC 34 Conn.), which takes Lamar Highway to the northeast. They begin a curve to the east-southeast and pass Brockington Elementary School. They have an intersection with SC 340 (known as Timmonsville Highway south of this intersection and Washington Street north of it). They travel through rural areas of the southern part of the city. Then they temporarily leave the city limits of the city and cross over some railroad tracks of the Carolina Piedmont Railroad and Limit Street.

During the brief re-entering of Darlington, they intersect US 52 Bus. (South Main Street north). At this intersection, US 52 turns right and takes South Main Street tot the south-southeast, while SC 34 Truck continues to the east-southeast. The highway leaves Darlington and curves to the east. It crosses over some railroad tracks of South Carolina Central Railroad (SCRF) and then curves to the southeast. It crosses over the SCRF rail line again before intersecting South Charleston Road. Here, SC 34 Truck turns left and travels to the north-northwest. It curves to the north-northeast and crosses over Black Creek on the Williamson's Bridge. It travels through Howards Crossroads and then crosses over Back Swamp. After crossing over Alligator Creek, it curves to the north-northwest and enters Mechanicsville. Here, the truck route reaches its eastern terminus, an intersection with SC 34. Here, the roadway continues as North Charleston Road.[22]

The entire route is in Darlington County.

Locationmi[18][19][20][21]kmDestinationsNotes
Darlington0.0000.000 US 52 north / US 401 north (Governor Williams Highway west) / SC 34 / SC 151 (Harry Byrd Highway west / Pearl Street east) Cheraw, Hartsville, Charlotte, Darlington Raceway and MuseumWestern end of US 52 and US 401 concurrencies; western terminus; interchange
0.2800.451 US 401 south (Lamar Highway south) to I-20 Sumter
Lamar Highway north (SC 34 Conn. east) Darlington
Eastern end of US 401 concurrency; western terminus of SC 34 Conn.
0.9301.497 SC 340 (Timmonsville Highway south / Washington Street north) to I-20 Timmonsville, Darlington
2.3303.750 US 52 south (South Main Street south) Florence

US 52 Bus. north (South Main Street north) Darlington
Eastern end of US 52 concurrency; southern terminus of US 52 Bus.
7.88712.693Williamson's BridgeCrossing over Black Creek
Mechanicsville13.51021.742 SC 34 (Cashua Ferry Road) / North Charleston Road north – Great Pee Dee HP / WMAEastern terminus; roadway continues as North Charleston Road.
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Darlington connector


South Carolina Highway 34 Connector
LocationDarlington, South Carolina
Length0.300 mi[23] (0.483 km)

SC 34 Connector (SC 34 Conn.) is a 0.300-mile-long (0.483 km) connector route southwest of downtown Darlington. The highway is named Lamar Highway and connects U.S. Route 401 (US 401), at its intersection with US 52, with SC 34/SC 151. Though it is not signed with a typical auxiliary signage plate and SC 34 shield, green highway signs at both ends denote the road as the "34–401 Connector."[24]

It begins at an intersection with US 52, US 401, and SC 34 Truck in the extreme southwestern part of Darlington, which is in the southeastern part of Darlington County. It travels to the northeast. An intersection with Hart Street provides access to SC 34 west and SC 151. The highway continues to the northeast until it reaches its eastern terminus, an intersection with SC 34 and SC 151.

The entire route is in Darlington, Darlington County.

mi[6]kmDestinationsNotes
0.0000.000
US 52 south / SC 34 Truck east (Governor Williams Highway east) Florence
US 401 south (Lamar Highway south) Sumter

US 52 north / US 401 north / SC 34 Truck west (Governor Williams Highway west) Bennettsville, Cheraw
Western terminus
0.1400.225 Hart Street to SC 34 west / SC 151
0.3000.483 SC 34 east (Pearl Street / SC 151)Eastern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

  •  U.S. roads portal

References

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