US Bridges

Sc 22 WB over Maple Swamp

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 8 MI NE of Conway · Structure no. 000000000009685

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 22 WB over Maple Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sc 22 WB over Maple 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,180 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 22 WB
CrossesMaple Swamp
Location8 MI NE of Conway
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates33.93939, -78.98054
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length322 ft (98 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic12,180 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 22 WB over Maple Swamp built?

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

What condition is Sc 22 WB over Maple Swamp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 22 WB over Maple Swamp carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 22 WB over Maple Swamp?

The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 22 WB over Maple Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.