US Bridges

SR 404P-US 17 over Back River

Good

Jasper County, South Carolina · 1 Mile N or Savannah · Structure no. 000000000010087

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
3,290 ft
47 main spans
Daily traffic
20,900
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

SR 404P-US 17 over Back River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 404P-US 17 over Back River in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,096 by 2043. The structure is 3,290 ft (1,002.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 404P-US 17
CrossesBack River
Location1 Mile N or Savannah
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates32.10157, -81.08879
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans47 (+47 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,290 ft (1,002.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,900 (2023)
Projected traffic30,096 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 404P-US 17 over Back River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 404P-US 17 over Back River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 404P-US 17 over Back River carry?

About 20,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 404P-US 17 over Back River?

The structure is 3,290 ft (1,002.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 404P-US 17 over Back River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.