S-26-610 over Chestnut Branch
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 3MI SW Longs · Structure no. 000000000004818
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-610 over Chestnut Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-26-610 over Chestnut Branch in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-610 over Chestnut Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-610 over Chestnut 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does S-26-610 over Chestnut Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-26-610 over Chestnut Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-610 over Chestnut Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.