US 17 over Waccamaw River

Poor Condition60 years old25,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyGeorgetown
Location1mi E Of Georgetown
CarriesUS 17
CrossesWaccamaw River
Coordinates33.36552, -79.25181

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length2762.1 ft (841.9 m)
Max Span169.9 ft (51.8 m)
Deck Width62.7 ft (19.1 m)
Deck Area16080.3 sq m
Main Spans13
Year Built1966

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic25,600 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000004792

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