US Bridges

Sc 31 NB over US 501

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 3 MI N. of Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000009966

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 31 NB over US 501 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 31 NB over US 501 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 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,518 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 31 NB
CrossesUS 501
Location3 MI N. of Myrtle Beach
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates33.7393, -78.95067
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,750 (2023)
Projected traffic45,518 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Sc 31 NB over US 501 built?

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

What condition is Sc 31 NB 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 NB over US 501 carry?

About 15,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 31 NB over US 501?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 31 NB over US 501?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.