Sc 9 Sbl over Mitchell Swamp
GoodHorry County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI SE of Green Sea · Structure no. 000000000007479
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 9 Sbl over Mitchell Swamp is a concrete slab carrying Sc 9 Sbl over Mitchell Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,178 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 9 Sbl over Mitchell Swamp built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 9 Sbl over Mitchell 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 9 Sbl over Mitchell Swamp carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sc 9 Sbl over Mitchell Swamp?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 9 Sbl over Mitchell Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.