US Bridges

Sc 22 WB over Jones Big Swamp #8

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 4MI N Briarcliff Acres · Structure no. 000000000009715

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 22 WB over Jones Big Swamp #8 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sc 22 WB over Jones Big Swamp #8 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 13,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,926 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 22 WB
CrossesJones Big Swamp #8
Location4MI N Briarcliff Acres
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates33.8208, -78.78489
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,050 (2023)
Projected traffic24,926 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 Jones Big Swamp #8 built?

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

What condition is Sc 22 WB over Jones Big Swamp #8 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 22 WB over Jones Big Swamp #8 carry?

About 13,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 22 WB over Jones Big Swamp #8?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 22 WB over Jones Big Swamp #8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.