Columbia, SC (October 11, 2023) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will temporarily close the Little River swing bridge on Sea Mountain Highway over the Intracoastal Waterway in Horry County for maintenance and repairs.
The bridge will be closed for roadway traffic starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 16. Weather permitting, SCDOT expects to complete bridge maintenance and repairs within the week. Drivers should use US 17 as an alternate route.
While maintenance and repairs are taking place, Little River swing bridge openings for marine traffic will be limited to the following times during the day: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Vessel traffic will be unrestricted between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m.
Message boards will be in place to alert drivers of the closure. SCDOT asks drivers to use caution in the area during this time.
