US Bridges

C-26-1895 over Unnamed Creek

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · Carolina Forest Blvd · Structure no. 000000000010058

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-26-1895 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying C-26-1895 over Unnamed Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC-26-1895
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationCarolina Forest Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 1895
Coordinates33.75806, -78.91611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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-26-1895 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-26-1895 over Unnamed 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-26-1895 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C-26-1895 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns C-26-1895 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.