US 501 SB over Little Pee Dee River
FairHorry County, South Carolina · Marion CO LN · Structure no. 000000000000546
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 375 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 501 SB over Little Pee Dee River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 501 SB over Little Pee Dee River in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 94 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,186 by 2043. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 501 SB over Little Pee Dee River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is US 501 SB 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 501 SB over Little Pee Dee River carry?
About 13,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 501 SB over Little Pee Dee River?
The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 501 SB over Little Pee Dee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.