US Bridges

C-26-2892 over Crabtree Canal

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · City of Conway · Structure no. 000000000010022

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-26-2892 over Crabtree Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-26-2892 over Crabtree Canal in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,712 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC-26-2892
CrossesCrabtree Canal
LocationCity of Conway
RouteCounty Highway 2892
Coordinates33.8575, -79.05972
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,712 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-26-2892 over Crabtree Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-26-2892 over Crabtree Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C-26-2892 over Crabtree Canal carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is C-26-2892 over Crabtree Canal?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns C-26-2892 over Crabtree Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.