US 501 over Waccamaw Riv Sclrr L-123
FairHorry County, South Carolina · Town of Conway · Structure no. 000000000000793
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 501 over Waccamaw Riv Sclrr L-123 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 501 over Waccamaw Riv Sclrr L-123 in Horry 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 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 22,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,694 by 2043. The structure is 1,270 ft (387.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 US 501 over Waccamaw Riv Sclrr L-123 built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 501 over Waccamaw Riv Sclrr L-123 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 501 over Waccamaw Riv Sclrr L-123 carry?
About 22,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 501 over Waccamaw Riv Sclrr L-123?
The structure is 1,270 ft (387.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 501 over Waccamaw Riv Sclrr L-123?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.