Sc 83 over Little Pee Dee River
PoorClosed to trafficMarlboro County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI NE of Clio · Structure no. 000000000000814
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 251 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 83 over Little Pee Dee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 83 over Little Pee Dee River in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2043. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Sc 83 over Little Pee Dee River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 83 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 83 over Little Pee Dee River carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sc 83 over Little Pee Dee River?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 83 over Little Pee Dee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.