C-26-638 Long Bay over Sc 31
GoodHorry County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI W N Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000009802
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 217 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-26-638 Long Bay over Sc 31 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-26-638 Long Bay 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-26-638 Long Bay over Sc 31 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-26-638 Long Bay 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-26-638 Long Bay over Sc 31 carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-26-638 Long Bay over Sc 31?
The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns C-26-638 Long Bay over Sc 31?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.