S-22-46 over Pawleys Creek
PoorGeorgetown County, South Carolina · Pawleys Island · Structure no. 000000000007998
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-22-46 over Pawleys Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-22-46 over Pawleys Creek in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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-22-46 over Pawleys Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-22-46 over Pawleys 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S-22-46 over Pawleys Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-22-46 over Pawleys Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns S-22-46 over Pawleys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.