US Bridges

C-26-2903 over US 501

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 1 MI S of Aynor · Structure no. 000000000010202

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-26-2903 over US 501 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-26-2903 over US 501 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2024. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC-26-2903
CrossesUS 501
Location1 MI S of Aynor
RouteCounty Highway 2903
Coordinates33.98556, -79.19694
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C-26-2903 over US 501 built?

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

What condition is C-26-2903 over US 501 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 2024.

How much traffic does C-26-2903 over US 501 carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-26-2903 over US 501?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns C-26-2903 over US 501?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.