US Bridges

US 17 Alt over RR CSXT

Fair

Berkeley County, South Carolina · In Town of Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000000712

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 Alt over RR CSXT is a concrete tee beam carrying US 17 Alt over RR CSXT in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 89 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,890 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 17 Alt
CrossesRR CSXT
LocationIn Town of Moncks Corner
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates33.19948, -80.00177
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2023)
Projected traffic32,890 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 17 Alt over RR CSXT 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 17 Alt over RR CSXT carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 17 Alt over RR CSXT?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 Alt over RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.