S-26-97 over White Oak Swamp
GoodHorry County, South Carolina · 9 MI S Loris · Structure no. 000000000008869
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-97 over White Oak Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-26-97 over White Oak 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 S-26-97 over White Oak Swamp built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-97 over White Oak 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S-26-97 over White Oak Swamp carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-26-97 over White Oak Swamp?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-97 over White Oak Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.