US Bridges

Sc 410 over Play Cards Swamp

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 6.5MI E of Loris · Structure no. 000000000000552

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 410 over Play Cards Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 410 over Play Cards Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 410
CrossesPlay Cards Swamp
Location6.5MI E of Loris
RouteState Highway 410
CountyHorry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.05849, -79.00256
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,380 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$254,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 410 over Play Cards Swamp built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 410 over Play Cards Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 410 over Play Cards Swamp carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 410 over Play Cards Swamp?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 410 over Play Cards Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.