US Bridges

C-26-382 over Sterit Swamp

GoodPosted for load

Horry County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI E of Conway · Structure no. 000000000009513

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-26-382 over Sterit Swamp is a concrete slab carrying C-26-382 over Sterit Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-26-382
CrossesSterit Swamp
Location5.0 MI E of Conway
RouteCounty Highway 382
Coordinates33.82089, -78.96816
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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-26-382 over Sterit Swamp built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-26-382 over Sterit 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C-26-382 over Sterit Swamp carry?

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

How long is C-26-382 over Sterit Swamp?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-26-382 over Sterit Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.