US Bridges

Sc 20 over Hen Coop Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 4.3 MI S of Belton · Structure no. 000000000007532

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 20 over Hen Coop Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 20 over Hen Coop Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 20
CrossesHen Coop Creek
Location4.3 MI S of Belton
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates34.46068, -82.48579
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 20 over Hen Coop Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 20 over Hen Coop Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 20 over Hen Coop Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 20 over Hen Coop Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 20 over Hen Coop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.