US Bridges

S-17-22 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Dillon County, South Carolina · 5MI E of Dillon · Structure no. 000000000007778

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-17-22 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-17-22 over Beaver Dam Creek in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-17-22
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location5MI E of Dillon
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates34.41922, -79.25004
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is S-17-22 over Beaver Dam 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S-17-22 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

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

How long is S-17-22 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-17-22 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.