US 17 NB over Tea Farm Creek
GoodCharleston County, South Carolina · 3.6 MI NE Ravenel · Structure no. 000000000009558
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 17 NB over Tea Farm Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 NB over Tea Farm Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,488 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 17 NB over Tea Farm Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 17 NB over Tea Farm 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 NB over Tea Farm Creek carry?
About 11,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 17 NB over Tea Farm Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 17 NB over Tea Farm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.