US 17 Alt over Scl RR & S-1
PoorClosed to trafficHampton County, South Carolina · In Yemassee · Structure no. 000000000000872
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 17 Alt over Scl RR & S-1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 Alt over Scl RR & S-1 in Hampton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,101 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 17 Alt over Scl RR & S-1 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 17 Alt over Scl RR & S-1 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 17 Alt over Scl RR & S-1 carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 17 Alt over Scl RR & S-1?
The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 17 Alt over Scl RR & S-1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.