Sc 171/FOLLY RD over James Island Creek
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · 4 MI SW of James Island · Structure no. 000000000002302
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 171/FOLLY RD over James Island Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 171/FOLLY RD over James Island Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 50,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,787 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sc 171/FOLLY RD over James Island Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 171/FOLLY RD over James Island Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 171/FOLLY RD over James Island Creek carry?
About 50,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sc 171/FOLLY RD over James Island Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 171/FOLLY RD over James Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.