US Bridges

Sc 22 EB over US 501

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 7.5MI NW of Conway · Structure no. 000000000009670

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 22 EB over US 501 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 22 EB over US 501 in Horry 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,917 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesSc 22 EB
CrossesUS 501
Location7.5MI NW of Conway
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates33.91868, -79.1524
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2023)
Projected traffic7,917 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 22 EB over US 501 built?

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

What condition is Sc 22 EB over US 501 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 22 EB over US 501 carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 22 EB over US 501?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 22 EB over US 501?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.