S-17-657 over Bear Swamp Branch
GoodDillon County, South Carolina · 5.4 MI SE Dillon · Structure no. 000000000007348
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- 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-17-657 over Bear Swamp Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-17-657 over Bear Swamp Branch in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-17-657 over Bear Swamp Branch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is S-17-657 over Bear Swamp Branch 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 2025.
How much traffic does S-17-657 over Bear Swamp Branch carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-17-657 over Bear Swamp Branch?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-17-657 over Bear Swamp Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.