US Bridges

Sc 57 over Little Pee Dee River

Fair

Dillon County, South Carolina · 11.5 MI N of Dillon · Structure no. 000000000007099

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 57 over Little Pee Dee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 57 over Little Pee Dee River in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSc 57
CrossesLittle Pee Dee River
Location11.5 MI N of Dillon
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates34.58313, -79.42344
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Little Pee Dee River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 57 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 57 over Little Pee Dee River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 57 over Little Pee Dee River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 57 over Little Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.