US 701 over Maple Swamp
PoorHorry County, South Carolina · 8.0MI NW of Conway · Structure no. 000000000002754
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 701 over Maple Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 701 over Maple Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 94 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 3 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,419 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 701 over Maple Swamp built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is US 701 over Maple 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 701 over Maple Swamp carry?
About 14,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 701 over Maple Swamp?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US 701 over Maple Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.