US Bridges

C-26-713 over Poplar Swamp

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI N of Homewood · Structure no. 000000000009440

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-26-713 over Poplar Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying C-26-713 over Poplar Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-26-713
CrossesPoplar Swamp
Location4.0 MI N of Homewood
RouteCounty Highway 713
Coordinates33.93567, -79.06014
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-26-713 over Poplar Swamp built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-26-713 over Poplar 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 C-26-713 over Poplar Swamp carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-26-713 over Poplar Swamp?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-26-713 over Poplar Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.