Sc 56 over Little River
GoodNewberry County, South Carolina · 13.3 MI N W of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000009247
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 433 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 56 over Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 56 over Little River in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,339 by 2043. The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 56 over Little River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 56 over Little River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 56 over Little River carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Sc 56 over Little River?
The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 56 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.