Sc 81 over Little River
FairMcCormick County, South Carolina · 8.4 MI NW of Mccormick · Structure no. 000000000000887
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 342 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 81 over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 81 over Little River in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,749 by 2043. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 81 over Little River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 81 over Little 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 81 over Little River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sc 81 over Little River?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 81 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.