S-26-97 over Maple Swamp
GoodHorry County, South Carolina · 6 MI E Conway · Structure no. 000000000004810
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-97 over Maple Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-26-97 over Maple Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | 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 S-26-97 over Maple Swamp built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-97 over Maple 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S-26-97 over Maple Swamp carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-26-97 over Maple Swamp?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-97 over Maple Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.