US Bridges

C-20-60 over Br of Morris CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 8.4 MI SW of Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000003269

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-20-60 over Br of Morris CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-20-60 over Br of Morris CR in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-20-60
CrossesBr of Morris CR
Location8.4 MI SW of Winnsboro
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates34.29583, -81.18917
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0.3 US tons
Inventory rating0.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-20-60 over Br of Morris CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-20-60 over Br of Morris CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does C-20-60 over Br of Morris CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-20-60 over Br of Morris CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C-20-60 over Br of Morris CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.