S-26-44 over Cedar Branch Creek
FairHorry County, South Carolina · Floyd · Structure no. 000000000005556
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-44 over Cedar Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-26-44 over Cedar Branch Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 56 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-44 over Cedar Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is S-26-44 over Cedar Branch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does S-26-44 over Cedar Branch Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-26-44 over Cedar Branch Creek?
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-26-44 over Cedar Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.