US Bridges

S-2-1020 over Shaws Creek

Poor

Aiken County, South Carolina · 4.1MI SE Trenton · Structure no. 000000000005713

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-1020 over Shaws Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-2-1020 over Shaws Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesS-2-1020
CrossesShaws Creek
Location4.1MI SE Trenton
RouteState Highway 1020
CountyAiken County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.71547, -81.77866
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic438 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-2-1020 over Shaws Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2-1020 over Shaws Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does S-2-1020 over Shaws Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-2-1020 over Shaws Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-1020 over Shaws Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.