S-26-569 over Br of Lousing Swp
PoorPosted for loadHorry County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI NE Aynor · Structure no. 000000000006697
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-569 over Br of Lousing Swp is a concrete slab carrying S-26-569 over Br of Lousing Swp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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-26-569 over Br of Lousing Swp built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-569 over Br of Lousing Swp 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does S-26-569 over Br of Lousing Swp carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-26-569 over Br of Lousing Swp?
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-26-569 over Br of Lousing Swp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.