What to know about Horry County bridges during a hurricane or tropical storm
Driving over bridges during harsh winds can be dangerous and during a hurricane, and driving over them may not be advisable, but will they be able to withstand the tropical storm?
Mark Kruea, a public information officer for the city of Myrtle Beach, said that he does not know of concerns about the bridges amid storms.
“They should be fine,” he said.
According to the county’s website, there are 72 bridges in Horry County.
The oldest two, Dick Pond Road Bridge and Sea Mountain Highway Bridge, were built in 1935, according to this historic bridge website. It is unclear whether either bridge has any reported recent issues.
“When the wind sustains 25 mph, a movable bridge is locked down. What that means is it’s open to vehicle traffic, but it won’t be open for boats or nautical traffic,” said Pete Poore, director of communications for the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
This story was originally published January 9, 2023 at 4:02 PM.
