US Bridges

S-26-19 over Sc 22

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 8 MI NE of Conway · Structure no. 000000000009686

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-26-19 over Sc 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-26-19 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 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,971 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-26-19
CrossesSc 22
Location8 MI NE of Conway
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates33.94274, -78.94729
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 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 traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,971 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-26-19 over Sc 22 built?

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

What condition is S-26-19 over Sc 22 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-26-19 over Sc 22 carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S-26-19 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-26-19 over Sc 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.