US Bridges

Sc 90 over Tilly Swamp

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 9.5MI E of Conway · Structure no. 000000000006695

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 90 over Tilly Swamp is a concrete slab carrying Sc 90 over Tilly Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 51 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,665 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSc 90
CrossesTilly Swamp
Location9.5MI E of Conway
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates33.83316, -78.88564
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2023)
Projected traffic16,665 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 90 over Tilly Swamp built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Sc 90 over Tilly 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 90 over Tilly Swamp carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 90 over Tilly Swamp?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 90 over Tilly Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.