US Bridges

C-26-1046 over Williams Creek

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · Cherry Grove · Structure no. 000000000008357

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-26-1046 over Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-26-1046 over Williams Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesC-26-1046
CrossesWilliams Creek
LocationCherry Grove
RouteCounty Highway 1046
Coordinates33.84083, -78.61672
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-26-1046 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-26-1046 over Williams 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does C-26-1046 over Williams Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-26-1046 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C-26-1046 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.