US Bridges

Sc 22 WB over US 17

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 1 MI N Briarcliff Acres · Structure no. 000000000009948

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,092 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 22 WB over US 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 22 WB over US 17 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 15,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,940 by 2043. The structure is 1,092 ft (332.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 22 WB
CrossesUS 17
Location1 MI N Briarcliff Acres
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates33.78802, -78.77624
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,092 ft (332.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,550 (2023)
Projected traffic44,940 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 22 WB over US 17 built?

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

What condition is Sc 22 WB over US 17 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 US 17 carry?

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

How long is Sc 22 WB over US 17?

The structure is 1,092 ft (332.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 22 WB over US 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.