L-1438 over Joiner Creek
FairPosted for loadHorry County, South Carolina · 15 MI N of Conway · Structure no. 000000000009986
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-1438 over Joiner Creek is a concrete slab carrying L-1438 over Joiner Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-1438 over Joiner Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-1438 over Joiner Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does L-1438 over Joiner Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is L-1438 over Joiner Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns L-1438 over Joiner Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.