Sc 171/FOLLY RD over Oak Island Creek
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · 1 MI N of Folly Beach · Structure no. 000000000009404
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 171/FOLLY RD over Oak Island Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 171/FOLLY RD over Oak Island Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,164 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 171/FOLLY RD over Oak Island Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 171/FOLLY RD over Oak 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 Oak Island Creek carry?
About 14,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sc 171/FOLLY RD over Oak Island Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 171/FOLLY RD over Oak Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.