US Bridges

Sc 31 Con over L-26-9310

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI W of Cherry Grove · Structure no. 000000000010870

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 31 Con over L-26-9310 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 31 Con over L-26-9310 in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 32,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,284 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 31 Con
CrossesL-26-9310
Location2.5 MI W of Cherry Grove
RouteState Highway 0_
Coordinates33.86842, -78.69149
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,200 (2023)
Projected traffic39,284 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 31 Con over L-26-9310 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 31 Con over L-26-9310 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 Sc 31 Con over L-26-9310 carry?

About 32,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 31 Con over L-26-9310?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 31 Con over L-26-9310?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.