S-26-140 over Mitchell Swamp
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 4 MI N Loris · Structure no. 000000000009210
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-140 over Mitchell Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-26-140 over Mitchell 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-26-140 over Mitchell Swamp built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-140 over Mitchell Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does S-26-140 over Mitchell Swamp carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-26-140 over Mitchell Swamp?
The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-140 over Mitchell Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.