US Bridges

US 17 Nbl over Sc 707/L-2907

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · Myrtle Beach City Limit · Structure no. 000000000010101

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,246 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 Nbl over Sc 707/L-2907 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 Nbl over Sc 707/L-2907 in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 23,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,938 by 2043. The structure is 1,246 ft (379.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 17 Nbl
CrossesSc 707/L-2907
LocationMyrtle Beach City Limit
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates33.68443, -78.9599
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,246 ft (379.9 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,150 (2023)
Projected traffic28,938 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 Nbl over Sc 707/L-2907 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17 Nbl over Sc 707/L-2907 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 17 Nbl over Sc 707/L-2907 carry?

About 23,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 17 Nbl over Sc 707/L-2907?

The structure is 1,246 ft (379.9 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 Nbl over Sc 707/L-2907?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.