US Bridges

Sc 20 over Barkers Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 4.5MI SW of Honea Path · Structure no. 000000000009395

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 20 over Barkers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 20 over Barkers Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,511 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 20
CrossesBarkers Creek
Location4.5MI SW of Honea Path
RouteState Highway 20
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.4066, -82.45461
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,511 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 20 over Barkers Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 20 over Barkers 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 20 over Barkers Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 20 over Barkers Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 20 over Barkers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.