US Bridges

S-22-266 over S Causeway to Pawleys

Fair

Georgetown County, South Carolina · Pawleys Island · Structure no. 000000000009178

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-22-266 over S Causeway to Pawleys is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-22-266 over S Causeway to Pawleys 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 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.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,002 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-22-266
CrossesS Causeway to Pawleys
LocationPawleys Island
RouteState Highway 266
Coordinates33.42536, -79.13064
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,002 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-22-266 over S Causeway to Pawleys built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-22-266 over S Causeway to Pawleys 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-22-266 over S Causeway to Pawleys carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-22-266 over S Causeway to Pawleys?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-22-266 over S Causeway to Pawleys?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.