US Bridges

Sc 9 over Little Pee Dee River

Fair

Dillon County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI SE of Dillon · Structure no. 000000000007991

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
450 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over Little Pee Dee River is a concrete slab carrying Sc 9 over Little Pee Dee River in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,280 by 2043. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 9
CrossesLittle Pee Dee River
Location2.0 MI SE of Dillon
RouteState Highway 9
CountyDillon County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.40558, -79.34055
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,280 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 9 over Little Pee Dee River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 9 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 9 over Little Pee Dee River carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 over Little Pee Dee River?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 over Little Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.