S-22-38 over Big Dam Creek
GoodGeorgetown County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI NE Andrews · Structure no. 000000000009176
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-22-38 over Big Dam Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-22-38 over Big Dam Creek in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-22-38 over Big Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-22-38 over Big Dam Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does S-22-38 over Big Dam Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-22-38 over Big Dam Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-22-38 over Big Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.