US Bridges

Sc 917 over Honey Camp Branch

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 11.5MI NW of Loris · Structure no. 000000000001505

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 917 over Honey Camp Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sc 917 over Honey Camp Branch in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,066 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 917
CrossesHoney Camp Branch
Location11.5MI NW of Loris
RouteState Highway 917
Coordinates34.09717, -79.08446
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,066 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 917 over Honey Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 917 over Honey Camp Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 917 over Honey Camp Branch carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sc 917 over Honey Camp Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 917 over Honey Camp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.