US Bridges

C-26-227 over White Point Swash

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 48th Ave S Windy-Hill Bea · Structure no. 000000000002563

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-26-227 over White Point Swash is a concrete continuous slab carrying C-26-227 over White Point Swash in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,930 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-26-227
CrossesWhite Point Swash
Location48th Ave S Windy-Hill Bea
RouteCounty Highway 227
Coordinates33.79281, -78.73652
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,930 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-26-227 over White Point Swash built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-26-227 over White Point Swash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does C-26-227 over White Point Swash carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C-26-227 over White Point Swash?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns C-26-227 over White Point Swash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.