US Bridges

C-26-7471 over Sc 31

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 4 MI W Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000009800

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-26-7471 over Sc 31 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-26-7471 over Sc 31 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-26-7471
CrossesSc 31
Location4 MI W Myrtle Beach
RouteCounty Highway 7471
Coordinates33.82667, -78.72417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-26-7471 over Sc 31 built?

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

What condition is C-26-7471 over Sc 31 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C-26-7471 over Sc 31 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-26-7471 over Sc 31?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns C-26-7471 over Sc 31?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.