US Bridges

Sc 171/FOLLY RD over Folly River

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · On Folly Island · Structure no. 000000000002300

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,050 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
14,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 171/FOLLY RD over Folly River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 171/FOLLY RD over Folly River in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,904 by 2043. The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSc 171/FOLLY RD
CrossesFolly River
LocationOn Folly Island
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates32.66138, -79.94334
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,050 ft (320 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2023)
Projected traffic21,904 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 171/FOLLY RD over Folly River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 171/FOLLY RD over Folly River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 171/FOLLY RD over Folly River carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 171/FOLLY RD over Folly River?

The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 171/FOLLY RD over Folly River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.