S-26-136 over Marlowe Branch
GoodHorry County, South Carolina · 6 MI S Conway · Structure no. 000000000008873
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-136 over Marlowe Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-26-136 over Marlowe Branch in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-136 over Marlowe Branch built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-136 over Marlowe 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S-26-136 over Marlowe Branch carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-26-136 over Marlowe Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-136 over Marlowe Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.