S-9-22 over Caw Caw Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCalhoun County, South Carolina · 10 MI W ST Mathews · Structure no. 000000000000670
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-9-22 over Caw Caw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-9-22 over Caw Caw 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,818 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-9-22 over Caw Caw Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-9-22 over Caw Caw Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does S-9-22 over Caw Caw Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-9-22 over Caw Caw Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-9-22 over Caw Caw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.