S-17-198 over S.C.L. Railroad
PoorDillon County, South Carolina · 3MI N Dillon · Structure no. 000000000003631
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-17-198 over S.C.L. Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-17-198 over S.C.L. Railroad in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,679 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was S-17-198 over S.C.L. Railroad built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-17-198 over S.C.L. Railroad 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-17-198 over S.C.L. Railroad carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S-17-198 over S.C.L. Railroad?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-17-198 over S.C.L. Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.