Sc 174/HIGHWAY 174 over Russell Creek
GoodCharleston County, South Carolina · 8 MI N of Edisto Beach · Structure no. 000000000010348
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 510 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 174/HIGHWAY 174 over Russell Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 174/HIGHWAY 174 over Russell Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,586 by 2043. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 174/HIGHWAY 174 over Russell Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 174/HIGHWAY 174 over Russell 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 Sc 174/HIGHWAY 174 over Russell Creek carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sc 174/HIGHWAY 174 over Russell Creek?
The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 174/HIGHWAY 174 over Russell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.