US 501 SB over Little Pee Dee River
PoorHorry County, South Carolina · Marion CO LN · Structure no. 000000000006512
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- 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 slab carrying US 501 SB over Little Pee Dee River in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 501 SB over Little Pee Dee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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.