S-26-99 over Br of Lake Swamp
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 4 MI N Galivants Ferry · Structure no. 000000000003673
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-99 over Br of Lake Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-26-99 over Br of Lake Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 64 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-99 over Br of Lake Swamp built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is S-26-99 over Br of Lake 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does S-26-99 over Br of Lake Swamp carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-26-99 over Br of Lake Swamp?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-99 over Br of Lake Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.