S-17-61 over Contrary Swamp
FairDillon County, South Carolina · 1MI NE Dillon · Structure no. 000000000003254
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-17-61 over Contrary Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-17-61 over Contrary Swamp in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-17-61 over Contrary Swamp built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is S-17-61 over Contrary Swamp 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-17-61 over Contrary Swamp carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-17-61 over Contrary Swamp?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-17-61 over Contrary Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.