US Bridges

S-22-566 over Lanes Creek

Fair

Georgetown County, South Carolina · 12 MI NW Georgetown · Structure no. 000000000005946

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-22-566 over Lanes Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-22-566 over Lanes Creek in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS-22-566
CrossesLanes Creek
Location12 MI NW Georgetown
RouteState Highway 566
Coordinates33.48387, -79.38302
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,664 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-22-566 over Lanes Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is S-22-566 over Lanes 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-22-566 over Lanes Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-22-566 over Lanes Creek?

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-22-566 over Lanes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.