Sc 261 over Socee Swamp
GoodWilliamsburg County, South Carolina · 5 MI SE of Hemingway · Structure no. 000000000000987
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 261 over Socee Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 261 over Socee Swamp in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,657 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 261 over Socee Swamp built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 261 over Socee 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 261 over Socee Swamp carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sc 261 over Socee Swamp?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 261 over Socee Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.