US Bridges

Sc 217 over Little Swamp

Fair

Colleton County, South Carolina · Bambg/Coll CO LN · Structure no. 000000000001179

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 217 over Little Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 217 over Little Swamp in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 217
CrossesLittle Swamp
LocationBambg/Coll CO LN
RouteState Highway 217
CountyColleton County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.07326, -80.89179
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 217 over Little Swamp built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 217 over Little Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 217 over Little Swamp carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sc 217 over Little Swamp?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 217 over Little Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.