US Bridges

US 701 over Sc 22

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 5.5MI N of Conway · Structure no. 000000000009675

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 701 over Sc 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 701 over Sc 22 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,241 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 701
CrossesSc 22
Location5.5MI N of Conway
RouteU.S. Route 701
Coordinates33.94558, -79.02792
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2023)
Projected traffic14,241 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 701 over Sc 22 built?

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

What condition is US 701 over Sc 22 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 701 over Sc 22 carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 701 over Sc 22?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 701 over Sc 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.