US Bridges

Sc 9 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 22.5MI NW of Loris · Structure no. 000000000004559

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 9 over Cedar Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,438 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 9
CrossesCedar Creek
Location22.5MI NW of Loris
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHorry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.18043, -79.0464
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,438 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$116,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 9 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 9 over Cedar 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 9 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.