Public Works
Director of Public Works:
David Gilreath, P.E.
[Gilreath@horrycounty.org]
843.915.5410
Mailing Address:
Horry County Public Works
4401 Privetts Road
Conway, SC 29526
Physical Location:
Approximately 10 miles North of Conway on Privetts Road
4401 Privetts Road
Conway, SC 29526
Phone: 843.915.5410
Fax: 843.365.0671
After Hours: 843.248.1520
Office Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday through Friday
Functions:
The Department of Public Works maintains all roadway networks and bridges owned by the county, as well as constructing an average of 8 miles of paved road each year. Currently, this includes 1430.54 miles of roadways and 72 bridges. There are 729.91 miles of paved roads ranging from arterial roads such as Carolina Forest Boulevard which carries over 24,000 trips per day to local access roads in neighborhoods and rural areas. There are 700.63 of miles of unpaved roads which include roads improved with marine limestone surfaces and also natural earth surfaces.
From 1999 to 2011 Horry County has accepted ownership and maintenance, typically through land development, of approximately 20 miles (average) of new roads each year. Also, unpaved roads are being improved and paved through the local road plan and the local option sales tax road plan known as Riding on a Penny. These two plans will combine to pave between 150 and 200 miles of existing unpaved roads between 2007 and 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I get driveway tile?
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, they will be happy to mail a copy or you can stop by the Engineering Department to pick one up.
Where do I pay my water bill?
Public Works maintains County roads. We are not responsible for water, sewer, or trash removal in the County.
When will my road be worked?
All County roads are maintained on a regular schedule, approximately every two (2) weeks or as needed.
Common Terms:
Plowing/scraping:
Terms used to describe work performed by motorgraders on unpaved roads.Coquina:
Limestone used as a base to stabilize roads.Slag:
Crushed remnants of steel production.Outfall ditch:
Ditch that allows water to drain away from roads.Right of Way/Easement:
Legal document granting County access for road maintenance purposes.Watershed:
Major storm water drainage for Horry County.Major Projects:
Heavy Construction Crews:
Recently completed paving, West Homewood Road, Meadow Drive and Rufus Duck RoadCurrently paving the following roads:
Silver Sands Drive, Jason Lane, Christian Road and McCullough Drive.Upcoming Road Projects:
Fern Ridge and Pine Oaks Farm RoadInteresting Facts:
Presently have staff of 79 employees.
Maintain 700.63 miles of unpaved roads and 729.91 miles of paved roads.
Average paving - 8 miles of roads per year.
Improve approximately 25 miles of roads with slag and coquina per year.
Accepted dedication of 10 miles of new roads in fiscal year 2011.
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