US Bridges

C-26-1244 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · Riveroaks Drive · Structure no. 000000000010057

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-26-1244 over Unnamed Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C-26-1244 over Unnamed Stream in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,154 by 2024. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC-26-1244
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationRiveroaks Drive
RouteCounty Highway 1244
Coordinates33.72583, -78.91806
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2023)
Projected traffic19,154 by 2024
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$219,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-26-1244 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-26-1244 over Unnamed Stream 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 C-26-1244 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C-26-1244 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-26-1244 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.