US 17 NB over Sc 544
GoodHorry County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI NW Surfside · Structure no. 000000000007380
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 17 NB over Sc 544 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 NB over Sc 544 in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 18,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,938 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 17 NB over Sc 544 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 17 NB over Sc 544 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 17 NB over Sc 544 carry?
About 18,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 17 NB over Sc 544?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 17 NB over Sc 544?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.