L-9343 over Gapway Swamp
FairPosted for loadHorry County, South Carolina · 6 MI W of State Line · Structure no. 000000000009984
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-9343 over Gapway Swamp is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying L-9343 over Gapway Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-9343 over Gapway Swamp built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-9343 over Gapway 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does L-9343 over Gapway Swamp carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is L-9343 over Gapway Swamp?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns L-9343 over Gapway Swamp?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.