S-26-1246 over Socastee Swamp
GoodHorry County, South Carolina · N of Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000010086
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-1246 over Socastee Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-26-1246 over Socastee Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-1246 over Socastee Swamp built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-1246 over Socastee 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does S-26-1246 over Socastee Swamp carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-26-1246 over Socastee Swamp?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-1246 over Socastee Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.