US Bridges

Sc 707 over Collins Creek

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI N of Surfside · Structure no. 000000000010148

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 707 over Collins Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 707 over Collins Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,890 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesSc 707
CrossesCollins Creek
Location2.5 MI N of Surfside
RouteState Highway 707
Coordinates33.59731, -79.0617
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2023)
Projected traffic29,890 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 707 over Collins Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 707 over Collins 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 707 over Collins Creek carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 707 over Collins Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 707 over Collins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.