US 501 Bus over Waccamaw Backwater (2)
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 3.0MI E of Conway · Structure no. 000000000000795
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 501 Bus over Waccamaw Backwater (2) is a concrete tee beam carrying US 501 Bus over Waccamaw Backwater (2) in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 501 Bus over Waccamaw Backwater (2) built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is US 501 Bus over Waccamaw Backwater (2) 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 501 Bus over Waccamaw Backwater (2) carry?
About 22,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 501 Bus over Waccamaw Backwater (2)?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 501 Bus over Waccamaw Backwater (2)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.