US Bridges

S-22-264 over St. Pauls Branch

Good

Georgetown County, South Carolina · 8MI NW Murrells Inlet · Structure no. 000000000006090

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-22-264 over St. Pauls Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-22-264 over St. Pauls Branch in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-22-264
CrossesSt. Pauls Branch
Location8MI NW Murrells Inlet
RouteState Highway 264
Coordinates33.57764, -79.18602
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-22-264 over St. Pauls Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-22-264 over St. Pauls Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does S-22-264 over St. Pauls Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-22-264 over St. Pauls Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-22-264 over St. Pauls Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.