US Bridges

C-22-896 over Peters Creek

FairPosted for load

Georgetown County, South Carolina · 10.7 MI N of Georgetown · Structure no. 000000000007679

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-22-896 over Peters Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-22-896 over Peters Creek in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC-22-896
CrossesPeters Creek
Location10.7 MI N of Georgetown
RouteCounty Highway 896
CountyGeorgetown County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.52639, -79.25667
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$137,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-22-896 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-22-896 over Peters 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-22-896 over Peters Creek carry?

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

How long is C-22-896 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C-22-896 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.