US Bridges

S-165 SB over Crabtree Swamp

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 0.5 MI S of Conway · Structure no. 000000000009981

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-165 SB over Crabtree Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-165 SB over Crabtree Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,917 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-165 SB
CrossesCrabtree Swamp
Location0.5 MI S of Conway
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates33.85444, -79.09528
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2023)
Projected traffic5,917 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-165 SB over Crabtree Swamp built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-165 SB over Crabtree 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 S-165 SB over Crabtree Swamp carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-165 SB over Crabtree Swamp?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S-165 SB over Crabtree Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.