US Bridges

Sc 41 over Little Pee Dee River

Fair

Dillon County, South Carolina · 3.0MI NE of Fork · Structure no. 000000000001364

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
600 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 41 over Little Pee Dee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 41 over Little Pee Dee River in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,628 by 2043. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSc 41
CrossesLittle Pee Dee River
Location3.0MI NE of Fork
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates34.3063, -79.24086
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 15
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,628 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 41 over Little Pee Dee River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 41 over Little Pee Dee River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 41 over Little Pee Dee River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 41 over Little Pee Dee River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 41 over Little Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.