US 701 over Bear Swamp
PoorHorry County, South Carolina · Conway City Limits · Structure no. 000000000000548
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 701 over Bear Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 701 over Bear Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 94 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,228 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 701 over Bear Swamp built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is US 701 over Bear Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US 701 over Bear Swamp carry?
About 17,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 701 over Bear Swamp?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 701 over Bear Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.