Sc 31 SB over US 501
GoodHorry County, South Carolina · 3 MI N. of Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000009881
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 299 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 31 SB over US 501 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 31 SB over US 501 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 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,518 by 2043. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 31 SB over US 501 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 31 SB over US 501 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 31 SB over US 501 carry?
About 15,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sc 31 SB over US 501?
The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 31 SB over US 501?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.