US Bridges

S-17-70 over Shoeheel Creek

Good

Dillon County, South Carolina · 6MI N Dillon · Structure no. 000000000008733

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-17-70 over Shoeheel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-17-70 over Shoeheel Creek in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-17-70
CrossesShoeheel Creek
Location6MI N Dillon
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates34.54664, -79.37398
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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-17-70 over Shoeheel Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-17-70 over Shoeheel Creek 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-17-70 over Shoeheel Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-17-70 over Shoeheel Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-17-70 over Shoeheel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.