US Bridges

L-746 over Pleasant Meadow

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 4 MI W of Loris · Structure no. 000000000009983

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-746 over Pleasant Meadow is a concrete culvert carrying L-746 over Pleasant Meadow in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesL-746
CrossesPleasant Meadow
Location4 MI W of Loris
RouteCounty Highway 746
Coordinates34.04435, -78.9288
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-746 over Pleasant Meadow built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-746 over Pleasant Meadow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does L-746 over Pleasant Meadow carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-746 over Pleasant Meadow?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns L-746 over Pleasant Meadow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.