S-26-351 over Myrtle Swash
PoorPosted for loadHorry County, South Carolina · 5th Ave Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000004813
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-351 over Myrtle Swash is a concrete slab carrying S-26-351 over Myrtle Swash in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-351 over Myrtle Swash built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-351 over Myrtle Swash 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-26-351 over Myrtle Swash carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-26-351 over Myrtle Swash?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-351 over Myrtle Swash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.