S-26-112 over Simpson Creek
FairPosted for loadHorry County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI S Loris · Structure no. 000000000003336
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-112 over Simpson Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-26-112 over Simpson Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-112 over Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is S-26-112 over Simpson Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-26-112 over Simpson Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-26-112 over Simpson Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-112 over Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.