US Bridges

S-22-524 over Br-Black River

Fair

Georgetown County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI N-Georgetown · Structure no. 000000000007360

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-22-524 over Br-Black River is a concrete slab carrying S-22-524 over Br-Black River in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS-22-524
CrossesBr-Black River
Location6.0 MI N-Georgetown
RouteState Highway 524
Coordinates33.44049, -79.26756
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 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 width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic384 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-22-524 over Br-Black River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-22-524 over Br-Black River 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-22-524 over Br-Black River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-22-524 over Br-Black River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S-22-524 over Br-Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.