US Bridges

S-22-296 over Br-Bond Swamp

Good

Georgetown County, South Carolina · 5MI S Andrews · Structure no. 000000000008852

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-22-296 over Br-Bond Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-22-296 over Br-Bond Swamp in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-22-296
CrossesBr-Bond Swamp
Location5MI S Andrews
RouteState Highway 296
Coordinates33.37344, -79.57096
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic278 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-22-296 over Br-Bond Swamp built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-22-296 over Br-Bond Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does S-22-296 over Br-Bond Swamp carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S-22-296 over Br-Bond Swamp?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-22-296 over Br-Bond Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.