Sc 9 Sbl over Buck Swamp Branch
GoodHorry County, South Carolina · 7.5 MI SE of Loris · Structure no. 000000000007803
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 9 Sbl over Buck Swamp Branch is a concrete slab carrying Sc 9 Sbl over Buck Swamp Branch in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,530 by 2024. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 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 Buck Swamp Branch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 9 Sbl over Buck Swamp Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 9 Sbl over Buck Swamp Branch carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sc 9 Sbl over Buck Swamp Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 9 Sbl over Buck Swamp Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.