Sc 544 over U.S. 501
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 3.0MI S of Conway · Structure no. 000000000006881
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 544 over U.S. 501 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 544 over U.S. 501 in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,400 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 544 over U.S. 501 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 544 over U.S. 501 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 544 over U.S. 501 carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sc 544 over U.S. 501?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 544 over U.S. 501?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.