US Bridges

US 701 over Crabtree Swamp

Poor

Horry County, South Carolina · Conway City Limits · Structure no. 000000000002371

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 701 over Crabtree Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 701 over Crabtree Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 105 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,060 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 701
CrossesCrabtree Swamp
LocationConway City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 701
Coordinates33.85886, -79.0559
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2023)
Projected traffic28,060 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$380,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 701 over Crabtree Swamp built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 701 over Crabtree 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 701 over Crabtree Swamp carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 701 over Crabtree Swamp?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 701 over Crabtree Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.