L-73 over Withers Swash
FairHorry County, South Carolina · City of Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000003900
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-73 over Withers Swash is a concrete continuous slab carrying L-73 over Withers Swash in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,760 by 2024. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 61 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-73 over Withers Swash built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-73 over Withers Swash 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does L-73 over Withers Swash carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is L-73 over Withers Swash?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns L-73 over Withers Swash?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.