S-26-45 over Lousing Swamp
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 4 MI SE Galivants Ferry · Structure no. 000000000002374
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-45 over Lousing Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-26-45 over Lousing Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-45 over Lousing Swamp built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-45 over Lousing 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 S-26-45 over Lousing Swamp carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-26-45 over Lousing Swamp?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-45 over Lousing Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.