S-26-131 over Lousing Swamp
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 4 MI E Aynor · Structure no. 000000000002377
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-131 over Lousing Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-26-131 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 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 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-26-131 over Lousing Swamp built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-131 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S-26-131 over Lousing Swamp carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-26-131 over Lousing Swamp?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-131 over Lousing Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.