US Bridges

C-26-510 over Evans Branch

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 14 MI NW of Conway · Structure no. 000000000008651

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
165 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-26-510 over Evans Branch is a concrete slab carrying C-26-510 over Evans Branch in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesC-26-510
CrossesEvans Branch
Location14 MI NW of Conway
RouteCounty Highway 510
Coordinates33.93187, -79.26701
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadH 10
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-26-510 over Evans Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-26-510 over Evans Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C-26-510 over Evans Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-26-510 over Evans Branch?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns C-26-510 over Evans Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.