The Socastee Swing Bridge carries SC-544 across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Socastee, just inland of Myrtle Beach. It's a daily chokepoint for commuters — when it swings open for a boat, traffic on 544 waits.
A historic swing span over the Intracoastal Waterway, the Socastee bridge has served the community for generations alongside the nearby relocated highway crossing. The swing bridge opens on signal for marine traffic.
| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Daily | Opens on signal for vessel traffic |
| Weekday commute | An opening can mean a sudden wait on SC-544 |
| Live status | Know before you reach the bridge — check the app |
Schedules and rush-hour restrictions can change seasonally and by Coast Guard regulation. TheBridge shows the current status and recent opening history in real time — always the most reliable source.
TheBridge app shows the live status of the Socastee Swing Bridge in Socastee, SC in real time. Open the app to see whether the bridge is currently open to boats or open to road traffic, and turn on push alerts so you're notified the moment it changes.
The Socastee Swing Bridge (swing span) on SC-544 opens for vessels on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Exact opening times and any rush-hour restrictions can change seasonally — TheBridge shows the current status and recent opening history so you never rely on a stale schedule.
Enable notifications in TheBridge and you'll get an instant push alert when the Socastee Swing Bridge opens or closes — so you can leave a few minutes early or take another route.
No. TheBridge is free to download on the App Store and Google Play. Track the Socastee Swing Bridge and other South Carolina drawbridges, see live status, and get alerts at no cost.
Download TheBridge free and get an instant alert every time the Socastee Swing Bridge opens.
