US Bridges

S-26-1315 NB over US 17

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · In Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000009796

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-26-1315 NB over US 17 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-26-1315 NB over US 17 in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,375 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-26-1315 NB
CrossesUS 17
LocationIn Myrtle Beach
RouteState Highway 1315
Coordinates33.73933, -78.85021
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2023)
Projected traffic18,375 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-26-1315 NB over US 17 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-26-1315 NB over US 17 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-26-1315 NB over US 17 carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-26-1315 NB over US 17?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns S-26-1315 NB over US 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.