US Bridges

Sc 217/LODGE HWY over Buckhead Creek

Fair

Colleton County, South Carolina · 0.5MI W Smoaks · Structure no. 000000000001180

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 217/LODGE HWY over Buckhead Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 217/LODGE HWY over Buckhead Creek 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 217/LODGE HWY
CrossesBuckhead Creek
Location0.5MI W Smoaks
RouteState Highway 217
CountyColleton County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.08942, -80.81882
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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/LODGE HWY over Buckhead Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 217/LODGE HWY over Buckhead Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 217/LODGE HWY over Buckhead Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 217/LODGE HWY over Buckhead Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 217/LODGE HWY over Buckhead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.