S-22-24 over Pole Swamp
FairPosted for loadGeorgetown County, South Carolina · 7MI SW Georgetown · Structure no. 000000000003281
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-22-24 over Pole Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-22-24 over Pole Swamp in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-22-24 over Pole Swamp built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is S-22-24 over Pole Swamp 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-22-24 over Pole Swamp carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S-22-24 over Pole Swamp?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-22-24 over Pole Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.