US Bridges

US 501 SB over George Bishop RD

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 5 N. of Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000009878

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 501 SB over George Bishop RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 501 SB over George Bishop RD in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 31,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,875 by 2043. The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 501 SB
CrossesGeorge Bishop RD
Location5 N. of Myrtle Beach
RouteU.S. Route 501
Coordinates33.72022, -78.93025
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length335 ft (102 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,900 (2023)
Projected traffic39,875 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 501 SB over George Bishop RD built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 501 SB over George Bishop RD 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 US 501 SB over George Bishop RD carry?

About 31,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 501 SB over George Bishop RD?

The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 501 SB over George Bishop RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.