S-26-97 over US 501
GoodHorry County, South Carolina · 7.5MI NW of Conway · Structure no. 000000000009669
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 242 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-97 over US 501 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-26-97 over US 501 in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-97 over US 501 built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-97 over US 501 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S-26-97 over US 501 carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is S-26-97 over US 501?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-97 over US 501?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.