US Bridges

S-22-266 over S. Crossway #2

Poor

Georgetown County, South Carolina · Pawleys Island · Structure no. 000000000006298

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-22-266 over S. Crossway #2 is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-22-266 over S. Crossway #2 in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,002 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-22-266
CrossesS. Crossway #2
LocationPawleys Island
RouteState Highway 266
Coordinates33.4245, -79.12805
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,002 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$152,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-22-266 over S. Crossway #2 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-22-266 over S. Crossway #2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does S-22-266 over S. Crossway #2 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-22-266 over S. Crossway #2?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-22-266 over S. Crossway #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.