US Bridges

S-26-548 over Brown Swamp

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI N Conway · Structure no. 000000000007806

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
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).

CarriesS-26-548
CrossesBrown Swamp
Location2.5 MI N Conway
RouteState Highway 548
Coordinates33.88604, -79.07965
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 July 2023.

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.