S-22-179 over Black River
PoorPosted for loadGeorgetown County, South Carolina · 15.0 Mi-N-Georgetown · Structure no. 000000000006865
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 570 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-22-179 over Black River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-22-179 over Black River in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,409 by 2043. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-22-179 over Black River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-22-179 over Black River 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-22-179 over Black River carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-22-179 over Black River?
The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-22-179 over Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.