US Bridges

S-26-24 over Brunson Branch Box Culve

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 4 MI S Aynor · Structure no. 000000000001512

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-26-24 over Brunson Branch Box Culve is a concrete culvert carrying S-26-24 over Brunson Branch Box Culve 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 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,117 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-26-24
CrossesBrunson Branch Box Culve
Location4 MI S Aynor
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates33.94245, -79.22199
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,117 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-26-24 over Brunson Branch Box Culve built?

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

What condition is S-26-24 over Brunson Branch Box Culve 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 S-26-24 over Brunson Branch Box Culve carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-26-24 over Brunson Branch Box Culve?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-26-24 over Brunson Branch Box Culve?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.