US Bridges

I-20 over Fox Creek

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 1 MI N of N Augusta · Structure no. 000000000004687

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over Fox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-20 over Fox Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 6 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 50,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,746 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 232 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesFox Creek
Location1 MI N of N Augusta
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates33.542, -81.9844
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width232 ft (70.7 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,200 (2023)
Projected traffic61,746 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 I-20 over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 over Fox Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-20 over Fox Creek carry?

About 50,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 232 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.