US Bridges

Sc 9 Nbl over US 701 & Scl RR

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI NE of Loris · Structure no. 000000000007482

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 Nbl over US 701 & Scl RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 9 Nbl over US 701 & Scl RR in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,178 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 9 Nbl
CrossesUS 701 & Scl RR
Location1.0 MI NE of Loris
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHorry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.08276, -78.87491
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic8,178 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 9 Nbl over US 701 & Scl RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 9 Nbl over US 701 & Scl RR 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 9 Nbl over US 701 & Scl RR carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 Nbl over US 701 & Scl RR?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 Nbl over US 701 & Scl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.