Sc 174 over Sand Creek
GoodCharleston County, South Carolina · 9 MI N of Edisto Beach · Structure no. 000000000010349
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 174 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 174 over Sand 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 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 46 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 174 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 174 over Sand 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does Sc 174 over Sand Creek carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sc 174 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 174 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.