US 17 over Waccamaw River
PoorGeorgetown County, South Carolina · 1MI E of Georgetown · Structure no. 000000000004792
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,762 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 17 over Waccamaw River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 over Waccamaw River in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 25,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,544 by 2043. The structure is 2,762 ft (841.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 17 over Waccamaw River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 17 over Waccamaw River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 17 over Waccamaw River carry?
About 25,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 17 over Waccamaw River?
The structure is 2,762 ft (841.9 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns US 17 over Waccamaw River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.