This swing bridge, located in the historic community of Socastee, pivots by demand at quarter-to and quarter-past the hour. Built in 1935, it crosses the Intracoastal Waterway and helps connect the county seat of Conway with nearby Myrtle Beach.

Jun 19, 2023 · First responders were called to the swing bridge last week after officials said a car drove off of it. The coroner’s office said 23-year-old Demeatrius Chandler Jr.’s body was recovered from...

Jan 9, 2025 · Drivers will have to use Hwy 544 instead of the Socastee Swing Bridge from Jan. 17-21. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, the swing bridge over the Intracoastal...

Jan 10, 2025 · MYRTLE BEACH — Two Myrtle Beach-area swing bridges will soon undergo maintenance, and that work will affect local traffic. In a news release, the S.C. Department of Transportation said...

Jun 12, 2023 · Here’s what to know about the Socastee Swing Bridge. 1. It’s closing in on its 100th birthday. Built in 1935 as a link between Conway and Myrtle Beach over the Intracoastal Waterway, the...

May 29, 2024 · Swing bridge to close to traffic. Here’s when the Myrtle Beach area roadway will reopen. The swing bridge in Socastee, SC, will be temporarily closed Thursday, May 30, 2024, through Friday,...

Jan 9, 2025 · Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close the Socastee Swing Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in Horry County for nighttime maintenance beginning January 17.

Socastee is located just west of the Myrtle Beach International Airport, between Rt. 17 and the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge. Historic Socastee is home to one of only 10 swing bridges in the state. Built in 1935, the bridge swings on a regular schedule.

Jun 17, 2023 · SOCASTEE — Socastee’s historic swing bridge is expected to reopen to traffic by June 20, capping a whirlwind repair effort needed after a fatal crash damaged the 88-year-old structure.

From its fascinating history to its picturesque views, this bridge is a must-see attraction that encapsulates the spirit of this beloved seaside town. Step back in time as you cross the Socastee Swing Bridge, and imagine the days when it was the only means of …