US 701 over Brown Swamp
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 2.0MI NW of Conway · Structure no. 000000000002372
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- 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 Brown Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 701 over Brown 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 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 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 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 701 over Brown 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 Brown 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 701 over Brown Swamp carry?
About 23,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 701 over Brown Swamp?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns US 701 over Brown Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.