US 17 SB over Huspa Creek
PoorBeaufort County, South Carolina · 1 Mi. E. Sheldon · Structure no. 000000000008613
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 17 SB over Huspa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 17 SB over Huspa Creek in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,484 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 17 SB over Huspa Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 17 SB over Huspa Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US 17 SB over Huspa Creek carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 17 SB over Huspa Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 17 SB over Huspa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.