US Bridges

US 17 SB over RR Scl Abandoned

Good

Beaufort County, South Carolina · Sheldon · Structure no. 000000000008711

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 SB over RR Scl Abandoned is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 SB over RR Scl Abandoned in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,484 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 17 SB
CrossesRR Scl Abandoned
LocationSheldon
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates32.60176, -80.79703
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 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
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 SB over RR Scl Abandoned built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17 SB over RR Scl Abandoned 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 17 SB over RR Scl Abandoned carry?

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

How long is US 17 SB over RR Scl Abandoned?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 SB over RR Scl Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.