US 17 over Tupelo Swamp
GoodColleton County, South Carolina · 1.5 MI S of Jacksonboro · Structure no. 000000000001694
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 17 over Tupelo Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 17 over Tupelo Swamp in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,664 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 17 over Tupelo Swamp built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 17 over Tupelo Swamp 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 17 over Tupelo Swamp carry?
About 13,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 17 over Tupelo Swamp?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US 17 over Tupelo Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.