US Bridges

US 17 NB over RR Scrf Abandoned

Fair

Beaufort County, South Carolina · Sheldon · Structure no. 000000000000008

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 NB over RR Scrf Abandoned is a concrete tee beam carrying US 17 NB over RR Scrf Abandoned in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 90 years old, older 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,484 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 17 NB
CrossesRR Scrf Abandoned
LocationSheldon
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyBeaufort County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.60149, -80.79692
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,484 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US 17 NB over RR Scrf Abandoned built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 17 NB over RR Scrf Abandoned 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 17 NB over RR Scrf Abandoned carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 17 NB over RR Scrf Abandoned?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 NB over RR Scrf Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.