S-22-42 over Penny Royal
GoodGeorgetown County, South Carolina · 5MI W Georgetown · Structure no. 000000000009177
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-22-42 over Penny Royal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-22-42 over Penny Royal 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,504 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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-22-42 over Penny Royal built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-22-42 over Penny Royal 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-22-42 over Penny Royal carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is S-22-42 over Penny Royal?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns S-22-42 over Penny Royal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.