S-26-31 over Waccamaw River
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 2 MI N Hickory Grove · Structure no. 000000000006882
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 245 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-31 over Waccamaw River is a concrete slab carrying S-26-31 over Waccamaw River 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,176 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-31 over Waccamaw River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-31 over Waccamaw River 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-26-31 over Waccamaw River carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-26-31 over Waccamaw River?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-31 over Waccamaw River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.