US Bridges

C-26-3588 over Little Pee Dee River

FairPosted for load

Horry County, South Carolina · Counter Lake Road · Structure no. 000000000010059

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-26-3588 over Little Pee Dee River is a concrete slab carrying C-26-3588 over Little Pee Dee River in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesC-26-3588
CrossesLittle Pee Dee River
LocationCounter Lake Road
RouteCounty Highway 3588
Coordinates33.95243, -79.31535
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$101,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-26-3588 over Little Pee Dee River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-26-3588 over Little Pee Dee River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C-26-3588 over Little Pee Dee River carry?

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

How long is C-26-3588 over Little Pee Dee River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-26-3588 over Little Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.