US Bridges

S-22-180 over Singletary Creek

PoorPosted for load

Georgetown County, South Carolina · 8MI W Murrells Inlet · Structure no. 000000000007116

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-22-180 over Singletary Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-22-180 over Singletary Creek in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-22-180
CrossesSingletary Creek
Location8MI W Murrells Inlet
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates33.4925, -79.18944
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic768 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-22-180 over Singletary Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-22-180 over Singletary Creek 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-22-180 over Singletary Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-22-180 over Singletary Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-22-180 over Singletary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.