S-26-19 over Lake Swamp
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 9 MI NE Aynor · Structure no. 000000000007572
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-19 over Lake Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-26-19 over Lake Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,336 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-19 over Lake Swamp built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-19 over Lake 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S-26-19 over Lake Swamp carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-26-19 over Lake Swamp?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-19 over Lake Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.