US Bridges

S-17-56 over Trib of Bear Swamp

Good

Dillon County, South Carolina · 1MI E Lake View · Structure no. 000000000004514

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-17-56 over Trib of Bear Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-17-56 over Trib of Bear Swamp in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-17-56
CrossesTrib of Bear Swamp
Location1MI E Lake View
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates34.32361, -79.14528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-17-56 over Trib of Bear Swamp built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-17-56 over Trib of Bear Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does S-17-56 over Trib of Bear Swamp carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-17-56 over Trib of Bear Swamp?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-17-56 over Trib of Bear Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.