FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SC 544

Carrying SC 544 over SC 707 & S-611 & ICWW

AT SOCASTEE, Horry, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: SC 544

The SC 544 bridge in Horry, South Carolina carries SC 544 over SC 707 & S-611 & ICWW. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 20,200 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of South Carolina bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SC 544 compares

259
Bridges in Horry · 8 in Poor condition

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
11.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
20,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000008750

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SC 544 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SC 544 against other structures in Horry and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SC 544?

SC 544 in Horry, South Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SC 544 inspected?

SC 544's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20,200 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SC 544 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SC 544?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for SC 544.

Who is responsible for maintaining SC 544?

Ownership is not specified for SC 544 in the NBI.

How old is SC 544 and does age affect safety?

SC 544 was built in 1994, making it 32 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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