US 17/SAVANNAH HWY over Rantowles Creek
GoodCharleston County, South Carolina · 6 MI NE of Ravenel · Structure no. 000000000001289
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 411 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 17/SAVANNAH HWY over Rantowles Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17/SAVANNAH HWY over Rantowles Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 35,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,466 by 2043. The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 17/SAVANNAH HWY over Rantowles Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 17/SAVANNAH HWY over Rantowles Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 17/SAVANNAH HWY over Rantowles Creek carry?
About 35,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 17/SAVANNAH HWY over Rantowles Creek?
The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns US 17/SAVANNAH HWY over Rantowles Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.