US Bridges

S-26-1244 over Icww & L-3658

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000010107

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,800 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-26-1244 over Icww & L-3658 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-26-1244 over Icww & L-3658 in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,800 ft (548.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-26-1244
CrossesIcww & L-3658
LocationMyrtle Beach
RouteState Highway 1244
CountyHorry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.7058, -78.93512
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,800 ft (548.6 m)
Longest span330 ft (100.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,200 (2023)
Projected traffic33,184 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-26-1244 over Icww & L-3658 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-26-1244 over Icww & L-3658 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S-26-1244 over Icww & L-3658 carry?

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

How long is S-26-1244 over Icww & L-3658?

The structure is 1,800 ft (548.6 m) long with a longest span of 330 ft (100.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns S-26-1244 over Icww & L-3658?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.