US Bridges

US 76 over Little Pee Dee River

Poor

Marion County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI E of Mullins · Structure no. 000000000000045

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
352 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Little Pee Dee River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 76 over Little Pee Dee River in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 99 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,524 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 76
CrossesLittle Pee Dee River
Location3.5 MI E of Mullins
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates34.2071, -79.17235
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 15
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,524 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 over Little Pee Dee River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 76 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 over Little Pee Dee River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over Little Pee Dee River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over Little Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.