S-26-308 over Prince Mill Swamp
PoorHorry County, South Carolina · 7MI NE Aynor · Structure no. 000000000003674
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-308 over Prince Mill Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-26-308 over Prince Mill Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-308 over Prince Mill Swamp built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is S-26-308 over Prince Mill 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does S-26-308 over Prince Mill Swamp carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-26-308 over Prince Mill Swamp?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-308 over Prince Mill Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.