S-17-22 over Bell Branch
FairDillon County, South Carolina · 6MI SE Dillon · Structure no. 000000000003249
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-17-22 over Bell Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-17-22 over Bell Branch in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-17-22 over Bell Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is S-17-22 over Bell Branch 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 2025.
How much traffic does S-17-22 over Bell Branch carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-17-22 over Bell Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-17-22 over Bell Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.