S-26-99 over Palmetto Swamp
PoorClosed to trafficHorry County, South Carolina · 1 MI N Jordanville · Structure no. 000000000003332
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-99 over Palmetto Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-26-99 over Palmetto Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-99 over Palmetto Swamp built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is S-26-99 over Palmetto 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does S-26-99 over Palmetto Swamp carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-26-99 over Palmetto Swamp?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-99 over Palmetto Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.