US Bridges

S-20-101 over Martin Bridge

Good

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 14MI E Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000004113

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-20-101 over Martin Bridge is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-20-101 over Martin Bridge in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesS-20-101
CrossesMartin Bridge
Location14MI E Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates34.3949, -80.84097
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 S-20-101 over Martin Bridge built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-20-101 over Martin Bridge 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-20-101 over Martin Bridge carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S-20-101 over Martin Bridge?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-20-101 over Martin Bridge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.