US Bridges

S-17-151 over Catfish Canal

Fair

Dillon County, South Carolina · 2MI W Latta · Structure no. 000000000005927

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-17-151 over Catfish Canal is a concrete slab carrying S-17-151 over Catfish Canal in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 54 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-17-151
CrossesCatfish Canal
Location2MI W Latta
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates34.3326, -79.47526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-17-151 over Catfish Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is S-17-151 over Catfish Canal 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-17-151 over Catfish Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-17-151 over Catfish Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-17-151 over Catfish Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.