US Bridges

Sc 31 SB over L-26-834

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 3 MI N or N Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000010004

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 31 SB over L-26-834 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 31 SB over L-26-834 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 22,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,881 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 31 SB
CrossesL-26-834
Location3 MI N or N Myrtle Beach
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates33.81123, -78.77005
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,450 (2023)
Projected traffic64,881 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SB over L-26-834 built?

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

What condition is Sc 31 SB over L-26-834 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 SB over L-26-834 carry?

About 22,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 31 SB over L-26-834?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 31 SB over L-26-834?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.