C-26-696 over Maple Swamp
FairPosted for loadHorry County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI NE of Conway · Structure no. 000000000008567
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-26-696 over Maple Swamp is a concrete slab carrying C-26-696 over Maple Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-26-696 over Maple Swamp built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-26-696 over Maple 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-26-696 over Maple Swamp carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-26-696 over Maple Swamp?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns C-26-696 over Maple Swamp?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.