C-26-1296 over Mitchell Swamp
FairPosted for loadHorry County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI E of Green Sea · Structure no. 000000000008178
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-26-1296 over Mitchell Swamp is a concrete slab carrying C-26-1296 over Mitchell Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 C-26-1296 over Mitchell Swamp built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-26-1296 over Mitchell 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does C-26-1296 over Mitchell Swamp carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-26-1296 over Mitchell Swamp?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns C-26-1296 over Mitchell Swamp?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.