S-22-5 over Br-Browns Swamp
FairPosted for loadGeorgetown County, South Carolina · 6MI S Outland · Structure no. 000000000003659
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-22-5 over Br-Browns Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-22-5 over Br-Browns Swamp in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 64 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-22-5 over Br-Browns Swamp built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is S-22-5 over Br-Browns 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 2024.
How much traffic does S-22-5 over Br-Browns Swamp carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-22-5 over Br-Browns Swamp?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-22-5 over Br-Browns Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.