US Bridges

S-3-66 over Lower Three Run Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Allendale County, South Carolina · 3MI W Martin · Structure no. 000000000001670

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-3-66 over Lower Three Run Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-3-66 over Lower Three Run Creek in Allendale County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-3-66
CrossesLower Three Run Creek
Location3MI W Martin
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates33.09226, -81.44816
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$458,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-3-66 over Lower Three Run Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-3-66 over Lower Three Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does S-3-66 over Lower Three Run Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-3-66 over Lower Three Run Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-3-66 over Lower Three Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.