Sc 22 WB over Poplar Swamp
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 5 MI N of Conway · Structure no. 000000000009674
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 22 WB over Poplar Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sc 22 WB over Poplar Swamp 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,168 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 22 WB over Poplar Swamp built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 22 WB over Poplar Swamp 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 WB over Poplar Swamp carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Sc 22 WB over Poplar Swamp?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 22 WB over Poplar Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.