S-26-564 over Cowford Swamp
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 8MI S Conway · Structure no. 000000000004342
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-564 over Cowford Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-26-564 over Cowford Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-564 over Cowford Swamp built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is S-26-564 over Cowford 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-26-564 over Cowford Swamp carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-26-564 over Cowford Swamp?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-564 over Cowford Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.