US Bridges

S-34-60 over Little Pee Dee River

Fair

Marion County, South Carolina · 3MI W Nichols · Structure no. 000000000006549

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
330 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-34-60 over Little Pee Dee River is a concrete slab carrying S-34-60 over Little Pee Dee River in Marion 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 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,409 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-34-60
CrossesLittle Pee Dee River
Location3MI W Nichols
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates34.23134, -79.1988
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 15
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,409 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-34-60 over Little Pee Dee River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-34-60 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-34-60 over Little Pee Dee River carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-34-60 over Little Pee Dee River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S-34-60 over Little Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.