US Bridges

C-26-369 WATERT0WR over Sc 31

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 8.5 MI W N Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000009801

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
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-26-369 WATERT0WR over Sc 31 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-26-369 WATERT0WR 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2024. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesC-26-369 WATERT0WR
CrossesSc 31
Location8.5 MI W N Myrtle Beach
RouteCounty Highway 369
Coordinates33.7975, -78.79972
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
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 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 width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic114 by 2024
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-26-369 WATERT0WR over Sc 31 built?

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

What condition is C-26-369 WATERT0WR 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-26-369 WATERT0WR over Sc 31 carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C-26-369 WATERT0WR 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 54 ft wide.

Who owns C-26-369 WATERT0WR over Sc 31?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.