US Bridges

Sc 410 over Pleasant Meadow Swamp

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 6.0MI NE of Loris · Structure no. 000000000000553

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 410 over Pleasant Meadow Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 410 over Pleasant Meadow Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 5 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 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSc 410
CrossesPleasant Meadow Swamp
Location6.0MI NE of Loris
RouteState Highway 410
Coordinates34.07854, -78.98361
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 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 Sc 410 over Pleasant Meadow Swamp built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Sc 410 over Pleasant Meadow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 410 over Pleasant Meadow Swamp carry?

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

How long is Sc 410 over Pleasant Meadow Swamp?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 410 over Pleasant Meadow Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.