US Bridges

S-26-24 over Hunting Swamp

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 8 MI N Bucksport · Structure no. 000000000008864

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-26-24 over Hunting Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-26-24 over Hunting Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-26-24
CrossesHunting Swamp
Location8 MI N Bucksport
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates33.79107, -79.20406
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-26-24 over Hunting Swamp built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-26-24 over Hunting Swamp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S-26-24 over Hunting Swamp carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is S-26-24 over Hunting Swamp?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-26-24 over Hunting Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.