S-9-22 over Burke Creek
FairCalhoun County, South Carolina · 6 MI SW ST Mathews · Structure no. 000000000000669
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-9-22 over Burke Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-9-22 over Burke Creek in Calhoun County, South Carolina. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-9-22 over Burke Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-9-22 over Burke Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does S-9-22 over Burke Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is S-9-22 over Burke Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns S-9-22 over Burke Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.