US Bridges

S-26-23 over Cedar Creek

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 4 MI S Floyd · Structure no. 000000000008268

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-26-23 over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-26-23 over Cedar Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-26-23
CrossesCedar Creek
Location4 MI S Floyd
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates34.17957, -79.12511
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic949 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-26-23 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is S-26-23 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-26-23 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.