US Bridges

S-1331 over Trib to Waccamaw River

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · Socastee · Structure no. 000000000009974

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1331 over Trib to Waccamaw River is a concrete slab carrying S-1331 over Trib to Waccamaw River in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-1331
CrossesTrib to Waccamaw River
LocationSocastee
RouteState Highway 1331
Coordinates33.70595, -79.02874
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-1331 over Trib to Waccamaw River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-1331 over Trib to Waccamaw River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-1331 over Trib to Waccamaw River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-1331 over Trib to Waccamaw River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-1331 over Trib to Waccamaw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.