US Bridges

S-26-1315 over L-6311

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · In Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000009996

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-26-1315 over L-6311 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-26-1315 over L-6311 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 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,750 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-26-1315
CrossesL-6311
LocationIn Myrtle Beach
RouteState Highway 1315
Coordinates33.75232, -78.8512
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,000 (2023)
Projected traffic68,750 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-26-1315 over L-6311 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-26-1315 over L-6311 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-26-1315 over L-6311 carry?

About 55,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-26-1315 over L-6311?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns S-26-1315 over L-6311?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.