US Bridges

Sc 217 over Little Salkehatchie

Good

Bamberg County, South Carolina · Colleton CO Line · Structure no. 000000000001165

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 217 over Little Salkehatchie is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 217 over Little Salkehatchie in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSc 217
CrossesLittle Salkehatchie
LocationColleton CO Line
RouteState Highway 217
Coordinates33.07359, -80.91639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 217 over Little Salkehatchie built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 217 over Little Salkehatchie 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 217 over Little Salkehatchie carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Sc 217 over Little Salkehatchie?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 217 over Little Salkehatchie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.