C-26-1553 over Brown Swamp (2)
GoodHorry County, South Carolina · 8.0 MI W of Conway · Structure no. 000000000008756
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-26-1553 over Brown Swamp (2) is a concrete slab carrying C-26-1553 over Brown Swamp (2) in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-26-1553 over Brown Swamp (2) built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-26-1553 over Brown Swamp (2) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does C-26-1553 over Brown Swamp (2) carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-26-1553 over Brown Swamp (2)?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns C-26-1553 over Brown Swamp (2)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.