US Bridges

S-44-22 over Enoree River

Good

Union County, South Carolina · 13.5 MI SW Union · Structure no. 000000000002429

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
540 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-44-22 over Enoree River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-44-22 over Enoree River in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesS-44-22
CrossesEnoree River
Location13.5 MI SW Union
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates34.57419, -81.78876
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-44-22 over Enoree River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-44-22 over Enoree River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-44-22 over Enoree River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-44-22 over Enoree River?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-44-22 over Enoree River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.