US Bridges

L-1269/WISE RD over Grier Swamp

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 6 MI N of Conway · Structure no. 000000000010689

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-1269/WISE RD over Grier Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying L-1269/WISE RD over Grier Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesL-1269/WISE RD
CrossesGrier Swamp
Location6 MI N of Conway
RouteCounty Highway 1269
Coordinates33.89943, -79.04389
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 L-1269/WISE RD over Grier Swamp built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-1269/WISE RD over Grier 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 L-1269/WISE RD over Grier Swamp carry?

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

How long is L-1269/WISE RD over Grier Swamp?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns L-1269/WISE RD over Grier Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.