US 17 over Cooper River Town Creek
GoodCharleston County, South Carolina · 2 MI W of Mt. Pleasant · Structure no. 000000000009824
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stayed Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 9,737 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 17 over Cooper River Town Creek is a steel continuous stayed girder carrying US 17 over Cooper River Town Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 94,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 134,563 by 2043. The structure is 9,737 ft (2,967.8 m) long and 129 ft wide.
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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 over Cooper River Town Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 17 over Cooper River Town 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 17 over Cooper River Town Creek carry?
About 94,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 17 over Cooper River Town Creek?
The structure is 9,737 ft (2,967.8 m) long with a longest span of 900 ft (274.3 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.
Who owns US 17 over Cooper River Town Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.