S-26-608 over Big Cypress Swamp
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 8MI SW Conway · Structure no. 000000000004817
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-608 over Big Cypress Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-26-608 over Big Cypress Swamp 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-608 over Big Cypress Swamp built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-608 over Big Cypress 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S-26-608 over Big Cypress Swamp carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S-26-608 over Big Cypress Swamp?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-608 over Big Cypress Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.