US Bridges

Sc 707 over Unnamed Swamp

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 3.0MI N of Surfside · Structure no. 000000000006696

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 707 over Unnamed Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 707 over Unnamed Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 28,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,258 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 707
CrossesUnnamed Swamp
Location3.0MI N of Surfside
RouteState Highway 707
Coordinates33.68581, -78.98144
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,900 (2023)
Projected traffic35,258 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 707 over Unnamed Swamp built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 707 over Unnamed 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 707 over Unnamed Swamp carry?

About 28,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 707 over Unnamed Swamp?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 707 over Unnamed Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.