US Bridges

L-26-664 over Mitchell Swamp

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 3 MI S of Aynor · Structure no. 000000000010900

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-26-664 over Mitchell Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying L-26-664 over Mitchell 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesL-26-664
CrossesMitchell Swamp
Location3 MI S of Aynor
RouteCounty Highway 664
Coordinates34.88698, -82.18541
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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-26-664 over Mitchell Swamp built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-26-664 over Mitchell 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does L-26-664 over Mitchell Swamp carry?

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

How long is L-26-664 over Mitchell Swamp?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns L-26-664 over Mitchell Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.