US Bridges

US 17 over Little RV.S-236 & 1110

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 2.0MI N of Cherry Grove · Structure no. 000000000005960

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,904 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 over Little RV.S-236 & 1110 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 over Little RV.S-236 & 1110 in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 48,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,464 by 2043. The structure is 1,904 ft (580.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 17
CrossesLittle RV.S-236 & 1110
Location2.0MI N of Cherry Grove
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyHorry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.85301, -78.654
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,904 ft (580.3 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,800 (2023)
Projected traffic62,464 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 over Little RV.S-236 & 1110 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17 over Little RV.S-236 & 1110 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US 17 over Little RV.S-236 & 1110 carry?

About 48,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 17 over Little RV.S-236 & 1110?

The structure is 1,904 ft (580.3 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 over Little RV.S-236 & 1110?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.