US Bridges

S-26-110 over Bear Swamp

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 1 MI S Conway · Structure no. 000000000003335

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-26-110 over Bear Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-26-110 over Bear Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,816 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-26-110
CrossesBear Swamp
Location1 MI S Conway
RouteState Highway 110
Coordinates33.79806, -79.08369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,816 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-26-110 over Bear Swamp built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-26-110 over Bear Swamp 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-26-110 over Bear Swamp carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-26-110 over Bear Swamp?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-26-110 over Bear Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.