C-20-221 over Beaver Creek
FairClosed to trafficFairfield County, South Carolina · 5 MI NW of Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000003275
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-20-221 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-20-221 over Beaver Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-20-221 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-20-221 over Beaver 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does C-20-221 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-20-221 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns C-20-221 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.