US Bridges

C-26-2909 over Sc 31

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · North Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000010307

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-26-2909 over Sc 31 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-26-2909 over Sc 31 in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,911 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC-26-2909
CrossesSc 31
LocationNorth Myrtle Beach
RouteCounty Highway 2909
Coordinates33.81387, -78.74896
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,911 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-26-2909 over Sc 31 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-26-2909 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C-26-2909 over Sc 31 carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is C-26-2909 over Sc 31?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns C-26-2909 over Sc 31?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.