US Bridges

C-22-52 over Carvers Bay Creek

FairPosted for load

Georgetown County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI W of Plantersville · Structure no. 000000000006672

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-22-52 over Carvers Bay Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-22-52 over Carvers Bay Creek in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-22-52
CrossesCarvers Bay Creek
Location4.0 MI W of Plantersville
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates33.56472, -79.27056
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C-22-52 over Carvers Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-22-52 over Carvers Bay 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C-22-52 over Carvers Bay Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-22-52 over Carvers Bay Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C-22-52 over Carvers Bay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.