S-26-154 over Murrells Inlet Creek
PoorPosted for loadHorry County, South Carolina · Garden City · Structure no. 000000000009211
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-154 over Murrells Inlet Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-26-154 over Murrells Inlet Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,275 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-154 over Murrells Inlet Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-154 over Murrells Inlet Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does S-26-154 over Murrells Inlet Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-26-154 over Murrells Inlet Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-154 over Murrells Inlet Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.