S-17-50 over Sweat Swamp
FairDillon County, South Carolina · 8 MI NW Dillon · Structure no. 000000000004098
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-17-50 over Sweat Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-17-50 over Sweat Swamp in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-17-50 over Sweat Swamp built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is S-17-50 over Sweat 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-17-50 over Sweat Swamp carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is S-17-50 over Sweat Swamp?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-17-50 over Sweat Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.