C-26-856 over Play Cards Swamp
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 8.0 MI W of Loris · Structure no. 000000000008455
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-26-856 over Play Cards Swamp is a concrete slab carrying C-26-856 over Play Cards 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 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 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).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-26-856 over Play Cards Swamp built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-26-856 over Play Cards 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does C-26-856 over Play Cards Swamp carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-26-856 over Play Cards 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-26-856 over Play Cards Swamp?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.