US Bridges

Sc 57 over Br of Little Pee Dee Riv

Fair

Dillon County, South Carolina · 7.0MI NW of Little Rock · Structure no. 000000000001451

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 57 over Br of Little Pee Dee Riv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sc 57 over Br of Little Pee Dee Riv in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 57
CrossesBr of Little Pee Dee Riv
Location7.0MI NW of Little Rock
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates34.57473, -79.42931
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 57 over Br of Little Pee Dee Riv built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 57 over Br of Little Pee Dee Riv 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 57 over Br of Little Pee Dee Riv carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 57 over Br of Little Pee Dee Riv?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 57 over Br of Little Pee Dee Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.