US Bridges

S-17-22 over Little Pee Dee River

Poor

Dillon County, South Carolina · 8MI SE Dillon · Structure no. 000000000003851

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-17-22 over Little Pee Dee River is a concrete slab carrying S-17-22 over Little Pee Dee River in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 63 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 4 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.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS-17-22
CrossesLittle Pee Dee River
Location8MI SE Dillon
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates34.31792, -79.29031
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length105 ft (32 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 traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic657 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-17-22 over Little Pee Dee River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is S-17-22 over Little Pee Dee River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-17-22 over Little Pee Dee River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-17-22 over Little Pee Dee River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-17-22 over Little Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.