S-26-653 over Spring Swamp
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 6MI S Aynor · Structure no. 000000000006884
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-653 over Spring Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-26-653 over Spring Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-653 over Spring Swamp built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-653 over Spring 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-26-653 over Spring Swamp carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-26-653 over Spring Swamp?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-653 over Spring Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.