S-26-708 over Gap Swamp
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 4MI N Nichols · Structure no. 000000000005558
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-708 over Gap Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-26-708 over Gap Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 56 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-708 over Gap Swamp built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is S-26-708 over Gap 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does S-26-708 over Gap Swamp carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-26-708 over Gap 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-26-708 over Gap Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.