US Bridges

C-26-3697 over Collins Creek

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · Tcp Blvd · Structure no. 000000000010054

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
624 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-26-3697 over Collins Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-26-3697 over Collins Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 624 ft (190.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC-26-3697
CrossesCollins Creek
LocationTcp Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 3697
Coordinates33.58453, -79.06972
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length624 ft (190.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-26-3697 over Collins Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-26-3697 over Collins Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does C-26-3697 over Collins Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-26-3697 over Collins Creek?

The structure is 624 ft (190.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns C-26-3697 over Collins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.