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== South Carolina State Highway System ==

The South Carolina State Highway System is a network of state-maintained roads in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The system is managed by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and includes interstate highways, U.S. highways, and state highways. The system plays a crucial role in the transportation infrastructure of South Carolina, facilitating the movement of people and goods across the state.

History[edit | edit source]

The South Carolina State Highway System was established in the early 20th century, with the first state highways being designated in the 1920s. Over the years, the system has expanded and evolved to meet the growing transportation needs of the state. Significant developments include the construction of the Interstate Highway System in the 1950s and 1960s, which brought major highways such as Interstate 26, Interstate 85, and Interstate 95 to South Carolina.

Components[edit | edit source]

The South Carolina State Highway System is composed of several types of roads:

Interstate Highways: These are part of the national Interstate Highway System and include major routes such as Interstate 20, Interstate 26, Interstate 77, Interstate 85, and Interstate 95.
U.S. Highways: These are part of the national United States Numbered Highway System and include routes such as U.S. Route 1, U.S. Route 17, U.S. Route 21, U.S. Route 52, and U.S. Route 76.
State Highways: These are designated by the state and include a wide range of primary and secondary roads that connect various regions within South Carolina.

Major Routes[edit | edit source]

Some of the major routes in the South Carolina State Highway System include:

Interstate 26: Runs from Charleston to the North Carolina state line.
Interstate 85: Passes through the Upstate region, connecting Greenville and Spartanburg.
Interstate 95: Runs along the eastern part of the state, providing a major north-south corridor.
U.S. Route 17: Runs along the coast, connecting cities such as Charleston and Myrtle Beach.
U.S. Route 76: Crosses the state from the Georgia state line to the North Carolina state line.

Maintenance and Funding[edit | edit source]

The maintenance and funding of the South Carolina State Highway System are primarily the responsibility of the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Funding comes from a combination of state and federal sources, including fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and federal transportation grants.

Future Developments[edit | edit source]

Future developments in the South Carolina State Highway System include ongoing projects to expand and improve existing highways, as well as plans to construct new routes to accommodate the state's growing population and economic activity. Key projects include the widening of Interstate 26 and the extension of Interstate 73.