US Bridges

S-26-309 over Joiner Swamp

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 4MI N Aynor · Structure no. 000000000009212

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-26-309 over Joiner Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-26-309 over Joiner 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-26-309
CrossesJoiner Swamp
Location4MI N Aynor
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates34.05223, -79.15461
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic576 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-26-309 over Joiner Swamp built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-26-309 over Joiner 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-26-309 over Joiner Swamp carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-26-309 over Joiner Swamp?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-26-309 over Joiner Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.