S-20-21 over Little Dutchman Creek
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, South Carolina · 9MI E Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000004531
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-20-21 over Little Dutchman Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-20-21 over Little Dutchman Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-20-21 over Little Dutchman Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-20-21 over Little Dutchman 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does S-20-21 over Little Dutchman Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-20-21 over Little Dutchman Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-20-21 over Little Dutchman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.