US Bridges

S-26-1244 over US 17

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000010106

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-26-1244 over US 17 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-26-1244 over US 17 in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 27,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,184 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-26-1244
CrossesUS 17
LocationMyrtle Beach
RouteState Highway 1244
Coordinates33.70348, -78.93084
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,200 (2023)
Projected traffic33,184 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-26-1244 over US 17 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-26-1244 over US 17 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-26-1244 over US 17 carry?

About 27,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-26-1244 over US 17?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns S-26-1244 over US 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.