US Bridges

US 17 Alt over RR CSXT

Good

Beaufort County, South Carolina · Near Yemassee · Structure no. 000000000010890

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 Alt over RR CSXT is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 Alt over RR CSXT in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,052 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 17 Alt
CrossesRR CSXT
LocationNear Yemassee
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates32.67394, -80.85869
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2023)
Projected traffic17,052 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Alt over RR CSXT built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17 Alt over RR CSXT 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 Alt over RR CSXT carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 17 Alt over RR CSXT?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 Alt over RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.