US Bridges

S-26-23 over Br - Joiner Creek

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI NE Aynor · Structure no. 000000000007900

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-26-23 over Br - Joiner Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-26-23 over Br - Joiner Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,117 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-26-23
CrossesBr - Joiner Creek
Location5.0 MI NE Aynor
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates34.06736, -79.14434
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,117 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-26-23 over Br - Joiner Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-26-23 over Br - Joiner 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-26-23 over Br - Joiner Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-26-23 over Br - Joiner Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-26-23 over Br - Joiner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.