S-17-192 over Sweet Swamp
PoorPosted for loadDillon County, South Carolina · 4MI N Dillon · Structure no. 000000000002327
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-17-192 over Sweet Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-17-192 over Sweet Swamp in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-17-192 over Sweet Swamp built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-17-192 over Sweet Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does S-17-192 over Sweet Swamp carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-17-192 over Sweet Swamp?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-17-192 over Sweet Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.