US 17 Alt over Fuller Swamp Creek
GoodColleton County, South Carolina · 5 MI W of Cottageville · Structure no. 000000000000777
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 17 Alt over Fuller Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 17 Alt over Fuller Swamp Creek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,720 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 17 Alt over Fuller Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 17 Alt over Fuller Swamp 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 17 Alt over Fuller Swamp Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 17 Alt over Fuller Swamp Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 17 Alt over Fuller Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.