US Bridges

S-22-264 over Planters Creek

Fair

Georgetown County, South Carolina · 8 MI N Georgetown · Structure no. 000000000006091

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-22-264 over Planters Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-22-264 over Planters Creek in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-22-264
CrossesPlanters Creek
Location8 MI N Georgetown
RouteState Highway 264
Coordinates33.53333, -79.20361
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic384 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$77,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-22-264 over Planters Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-22-264 over Planters 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S-22-264 over Planters Creek carry?

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

How long is S-22-264 over Planters Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-22-264 over Planters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.