US Bridges

Sc 22 WB over Icww Overflow

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 1.5MI N Briarcliff Acres · Structure no. 000000000009717

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,736 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
15,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 22 WB over Icww Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 22 WB over Icww Overflow 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 15,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,940 by 2043. The structure is 2,736 ft (833.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 22 WB
CrossesIcww Overflow
Location1.5MI N Briarcliff Acres
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates33.79421, -78.77834
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15 (+34 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,736 ft (833.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,550 (2023)
Projected traffic44,940 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Icww Overflow built?

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

What condition is Sc 22 WB over Icww Overflow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 22 WB over Icww Overflow carry?

About 15,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 22 WB over Icww Overflow?

The structure is 2,736 ft (833.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 22 WB over Icww Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.