US 17 Bus SB over US 17
FairHorry County, South Carolina · At Murrells Inlet · Structure no. 000000000007382
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 334 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 17 Bus SB over US 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 Bus SB over US 17 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 13,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,938 by 2043. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 17 Bus SB over US 17 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 17 Bus SB over US 17 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 17 Bus SB over US 17 carry?
About 13,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 17 Bus SB over US 17?
The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 17 Bus SB over US 17?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.