US Bridges

Sc 917 over Catfish Canal

Good

Dillon County, South Carolina · 3.5MI W of Latta · Structure no. 000000000000731

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 917 over Catfish Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 917 over Catfish Canal in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,358 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 917
CrossesCatfish Canal
Location3.5MI W of Latta
RouteState Highway 917
Coordinates34.34306, -79.49167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,358 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 917 over Catfish Canal built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 917 over Catfish Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 917 over Catfish Canal carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 917 over Catfish Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 917 over Catfish Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.