S-26-51 over Murrels Inlet Creek
FairHorry County, South Carolina · Garden City · Structure no. 000000000008453
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-51 over Murrels Inlet Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-26-51 over Murrels Inlet Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,176 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-26-51 over Murrels Inlet Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-51 over Murrels Inlet 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-26-51 over Murrels Inlet Creek carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-26-51 over Murrels Inlet Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-51 over Murrels Inlet Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.