US 501 over Chinners Swamp
PoorHorry County, South Carolina · 10.0MI W of Conway · Structure no. 000000000001498
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 501 over Chinners Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 501 over Chinners Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 77 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 25,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,544 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 501 over Chinners Swamp built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is US 501 over Chinners 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 501 over Chinners Swamp carry?
About 25,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 501 over Chinners Swamp?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns US 501 over Chinners Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.