US Bridges

S-22-52 over Black River Swp

Fair

Georgetown County, South Carolina · 9MI N Georgetown · Structure no. 000000000005944

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-22-52 over Black River Swp is a concrete slab carrying S-22-52 over Black River Swp in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-22-52
CrossesBlack River Swp
Location9MI N Georgetown
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates33.51315, -79.18087
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-22-52 over Black River Swp built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-22-52 over Black River Swp 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-22-52 over Black River Swp carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-22-52 over Black River Swp?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-22-52 over Black River Swp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.