US Bridges

S-17-175 over Maple Swamp Branch

Good

Dillon County, South Carolina · 2MI S Dillon · Structure no. 000000000008437

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-17-175 over Maple Swamp Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-17-175 over Maple Swamp Branch in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-17-175
CrossesMaple Swamp Branch
Location2MI S Dillon
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates34.37222, -79.35917
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic846 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-17-175 over Maple Swamp Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-17-175 over Maple 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-17-175 over Maple Swamp Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-17-175 over Maple Swamp Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-17-175 over Maple Swamp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.