US Bridges

S-26-926 over Sc 31

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 1 MI W Socastee · Structure no. 000000000010253

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-26-926 over Sc 31 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-26-926 over Sc 31 in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-26-926
CrossesSc 31
Location1 MI W Socastee
RouteState Highway 926
Coordinates33.67737, -79.03048
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-26-926 over Sc 31 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-26-926 over Sc 31 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S-26-926 over Sc 31 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-26-926 over Sc 31?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-26-926 over Sc 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.