US Bridges

Sc 179 over Mullet Creek

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 2 MI NE Little River · Structure no. 000000000009026

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 179 over Mullet Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 179 over Mullet Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,649 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 179
CrossesMullet Creek
Location2 MI NE Little River
RouteState Highway 179
CountyHorry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.88833, -78.59333
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2023)
Projected traffic12,649 by 2024
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sc 179 over Mullet Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 179 over Mullet 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 179 over Mullet Creek carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 179 over Mullet Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 179 over Mullet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.