US Bridges

S-9-226 over Trib to Little Beaver Ck

Fair

Calhoun County, South Carolina · 9 MI NW ST Mathews · Structure no. 000000000004265

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-9-226 over Trib to Little Beaver Ck is a concrete slab carrying S-9-226 over Trib to Little Beaver Ck in Calhoun County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-9-226
CrossesTrib to Little Beaver Ck
Location9 MI NW ST Mathews
RouteState Highway 226
Coordinates33.74274, -80.90686
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$53,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-9-226 over Trib to Little Beaver Ck built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-9-226 over Trib to Little Beaver Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S-9-226 over Trib to Little Beaver Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-9-226 over Trib to Little Beaver Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-9-226 over Trib to Little Beaver Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.