Sc 544 over Lakewood Swamp
GoodHorry County, South Carolina · 1.6 MI West-Surfside · Structure no. 000000000009206
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 544 over Lakewood Swamp is a concrete slab carrying Sc 544 over Lakewood Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 29,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,500 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 544 over Lakewood Swamp built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 544 over Lakewood 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 544 over Lakewood Swamp carry?
About 29,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sc 544 over Lakewood Swamp?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 544 over Lakewood Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.