S-26-548 over Brown Swamp
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI N Conway · Structure no. 000000000007805
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-548 over Brown Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-26-548 over Brown Swamp 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-548 over Brown Swamp built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-548 over Brown 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 2024.
How much traffic does S-26-548 over Brown Swamp carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-26-548 over Brown Swamp?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-548 over Brown Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.