US Bridges

Sc 90 over Rjc RR & S-14

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 2.0MI SE of Conway · Structure no. 000000000000796

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 90 over Rjc RR & S-14 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 90 over Rjc RR & S-14 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,468 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSc 90
CrossesRjc RR & S-14
Location2.0MI SE of Conway
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates33.82016, -79.01959
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2023)
Projected traffic11,468 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$266,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 90 over Rjc RR & S-14 built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Sc 90 over Rjc RR & S-14 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 90 over Rjc RR & S-14 carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 90 over Rjc RR & S-14?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 90 over Rjc RR & S-14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.