US Bridges

US 76 EB over Great Pee Dee River

Fair

Marion County, South Carolina · 12.0 MI E. Florence · Structure no. 000000000003923

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
4,658 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 EB over Great Pee Dee River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 76 EB over Great Pee Dee River in Marion County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 11,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,923 by 2043. The structure is 4,658 ft (1,419.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 76 EB
CrossesGreat Pee Dee River
Location12.0 MI E. Florence
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates34.20397, -79.54845
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+136 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length4,658 ft (1,419.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,450 (2023)
Projected traffic19,923 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$14.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 EB over Great Pee Dee River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 EB over Great 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 June 2024.

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

About 11,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 76 EB over Great Pee Dee River?

The structure is 4,658 ft (1,419.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 EB over Great Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.