C-26-740 over White Oak Swamp
PoorClosed to trafficHorry County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI SW of Loris · Structure no. 000000000008454
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-26-740 over White Oak Swamp is a concrete slab carrying C-26-740 over White Oak Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-26-740 over White Oak Swamp built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-26-740 over White Oak Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does C-26-740 over White Oak Swamp carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-26-740 over White Oak Swamp?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns C-26-740 over White Oak Swamp?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.