US 17 over U.S. 501
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 2.0MI NW of Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000006510
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 370 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 17 over U.S. 501 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 over U.S. 501 in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 51 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 46,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,500 by 2043. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 119 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 17 over U.S. 501 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is US 17 over U.S. 501 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 17 over U.S. 501 carry?
About 46,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 17 over U.S. 501?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns US 17 over U.S. 501?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.