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Stormwater Issues:
Thomas J. Garigen, Stormwater Manager
Engineering Issues:
Andrew Markunas, P.E., Deputy County Engineer
Easement Issues:
David Helms, Engineering Technician
Encroachment Permits:
Road & Drainage Questions:
Hotline @ 381-8000
Mailing address:
Horry County Engineering Department
4401 Privetts Road
Conway, SC 29526
Physical location:
Approximately 12 miles North of Conway on Privetts Road.
Office:
(843) 915-5160
Fax:
(843) 365-2170
Email:
markunaa@horrycounty.org
Office Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday through Friday
» RIDE II Committee
- Administration of Horry County Local Road Improvement Program
- Administration of Horry County Beach Renourishment Program
- Processing encroachment permit applications
- Acquisition of road and drainage easements
- Review and approval of subdivision plans. Construction inspections of approved subdivisions and administration of road dedication process.
- Administration of Horry County Traffic Calming Program
- Railroad management and administration of freight operation lease.
How can I get my road paved?
In FY 98 Horry County implemented the Horry County Local Road Improvement Program. Initially the
roads to be paved were prioritized by the individual council members. Once their requests have been
completed future roads will be identified by the Engineering Department based on an updated road
priority list within each district. Recommendations will then be presented to council members for
their review and approval and the final list will be approved by county council. Since 1998
153 miles have been paved.
Who do I call if l have a road or drainage problem?
Call the Horry County Road and Drainage Hotline at 381-8000. The callers name, address, phone number
and complaint/request are entered into the Hotline system and forwarded to an Engineering Technician
to investigate. The caller will be contacted within 48 hours to schedule an on site inspection so that
an assessment of the problem can be prepared.
Will Horry County install a drainage pipe in my driveway?
Horry County will install one (1) drainage culvert per driveway at residences located on a county
maintained road. The caller will be directed to the Public Works Department so that an appointment
can be scheduled to measure the driveway and then the property owner will need to pay the Public Works
Department directly for the cost of the pipe materials. There is no charge for the labor involved to
install the drainage tile .
How do I obtain an encroachment permit for issues such as placing an object or working
in the County right-of-way?
Applications may be submitted in
one of the following ways
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The Horry County Engineering Department reviews such requests individually and, upon approval, issues an
encroachment permit for the placement of items within the County's right-of-way. Encroachment permits are
issued at no charge by the Engineering Department.
If you have trouble displaying the form online, we will be happy to mail a copy
OR you can stop by the Engineering Department to pick one up.
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How can I get speed humps installed for my neighborhood streets?
County-owned and maintained streets in residential neighborhoods are eligible for speed humps through
the Horry County Traffic Calming Program. Please click on the link below for further information.
» Traffic Calming Form
- Right-of-way easement: A legal document which creates a public road access across
a portion of an individual's property.
- Drainage easement: A legal document allowing Horry County staff members
to enter private property for the purpose of installing and/or maintaining a
drainage ditch.
- Encroachment permit: A document allowing a citizen to place an object or
perform work within the County's easement.
- Dedication documents: Documents prepared by developers wishing to
dedicate subdivisions to Horry County once construction is complete.
- Horry County Local Road Improvement Program
- Horry County Road and Drainage Hotline
- Implementation of County Pavement Management Program
- Beach Renourishment
- In 1998 the Horry County Local Road Improvement Program was approved by County Council. Since that time
153 miles have been improved to a paved condition. Additionally, 20 bridges have been repaired/replaced
utilizing this plan.
In November 2006 the citizens of Horry County approved the One-Cent Capital Projects Sales Tax referendum.
This program will pave an additional 100 miles of County roads; resurface 67 miles; construct a grade
separated interchange at the intersection of US Hwy. 17 Bypass and SC Hwy. 707 at the Backgate
of the Myrtle Beach Air Base; widen SC Hwy. 707 from Enterprise Road to the County line
including intersection improvements at SC Hwy. 544; construct the Aynor overpass; widen
Glenns Bay Road to three lanes and construct a grade separated interchange at US Hwy. 17 Bypass;
and pave two lanes of International Drive from Carolina Forest to SC Hwy. 90 within the next
seven years.
» Riding On A Penny
- In March 1997 the Horry County Road and Drainage Hotline was established to provide the citizens of Horry County
with a central location for voicing road and drainage complaints and requests, as well as allowing Horry County to
track and file those complaints received. Advertisements have been run on cable television information channels,
in newspapers and bumper stickers have been utilized in an effort to provide the telephone number to the public.
The hotline has responded to 25,500 concerns since 1997.
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