S-26-78 over Brown Swamp
GoodHorry County, South Carolina · 7 MI SW Conway · Structure no. 000000000008866
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-78 over Brown Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-26-78 over Brown 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,911 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 S-26-78 over Brown Swamp built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-78 over Brown 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-26-78 over Brown Swamp carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-26-78 over Brown Swamp?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-78 over Brown Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.