S-20-20 over Big Wateree Creek
GoodFairfield County, South Carolina · 9.3MI NE Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000003646
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-20-20 over Big Wateree Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-20-20 over Big Wateree Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-20-20 over Big Wateree Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-20-20 over Big Wateree 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does S-20-20 over Big Wateree Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S-20-20 over Big Wateree Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-20-20 over Big Wateree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.