US Bridges

S-26-896 over Honey Camp Branch

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 10MI NW Aynor · Structure no. 000000000006116

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-26-896 over Honey Camp Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-26-896 over Honey Camp Branch in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-26-896
CrossesHoney Camp Branch
Location10MI NW Aynor
RouteState Highway 896
Coordinates34.12111, -79.06206
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-26-896 over Honey Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is S-26-896 over Honey Camp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S-26-896 over Honey Camp Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-26-896 over Honey Camp Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-26-896 over Honey Camp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.