S-22-264 over St. Pauls Branch
Georgetown County, South Carolina · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S-22-264 over St. Pauls Branch in Georgetown County, South Carolina, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 9 (excellent condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 39 of the 114 inventoried bridges in Georgetown County rated good (34.2%); 7 (6.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete slab |
| Length | about 69 ft |
| Location | 8MI NW Murrells Inlet |
| NBI structure number | 000000000006090 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Georgetown County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 17 over Waccamaw River | 1966 | 25,600 | Poor |
| US 17 over Great Pee Dee River | 1967 | 25,600 | Fair |
| US 17 Alt over Whites Creek | 1920 | 19,200 | Fair |
| US 17 Sbl over Sampit River_& S-103 | 1984 | 12,600 | Fair |
| US 17 NB over Sampit River_& S-103 | 1988 | 12,600 | Good |
| US 17 Alt over Spring Gulley | 1920 | 12,000 | Good |
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