S-26-497 over Palmetto Swamp
FairHorry County, South Carolina · Town of Loris · Structure no. 000000000010862
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-497 over Palmetto Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying S-26-497 over Palmetto Swamp in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-497 over Palmetto Swamp built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-497 over Palmetto 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-26-497 over Palmetto Swamp carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-26-497 over Palmetto Swamp?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-497 over Palmetto Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.