US Bridges

S-26-591 over Sc 22

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 7 MI NW of Conway · Structure no. 000000000009671

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-26-591 over Sc 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-26-591 over Sc 22 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,504 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-26-591
CrossesSc 22
Location7 MI NW of Conway
RouteState Highway 591
Coordinates33.92937, -79.13154
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,504 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-26-591 over Sc 22 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-26-591 over Sc 22 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-26-591 over Sc 22 carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-26-591 over Sc 22?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-26-591 over Sc 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.