US Bridges

S-22-255 over Trib. to Waccamaw R/Icww

Fair

Georgetown County, South Carolina · 2 MI W of Litchfield · Structure no. 000000000009502

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-22-255 over Trib. to Waccamaw R/Icww is a concrete slab carrying S-22-255 over Trib. to Waccamaw R/Icww in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,686 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS-22-255
CrossesTrib. to Waccamaw R/Icww
Location2 MI W of Litchfield
RouteState Highway 255
CountyGeorgetown County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.46458, -79.14011
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic7,686 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-22-255 over Trib. to Waccamaw R/Icww built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-22-255 over Trib. to Waccamaw R/Icww 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-22-255 over Trib. to Waccamaw R/Icww carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-22-255 over Trib. to Waccamaw R/Icww?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-22-255 over Trib. to Waccamaw R/Icww?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.