US Bridges

S-20-32 over Br of Big Wateree

Good

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 9.5MI N Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000005037

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-20-32 over Br of Big Wateree is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-20-32 over Br of Big Wateree in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-20-32
CrossesBr of Big Wateree
Location9.5MI N Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates34.50969, -81.02869
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 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 traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-20-32 over Br of Big Wateree built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-20-32 over Br of Big Wateree 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-20-32 over Br of Big Wateree carry?

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

How long is S-20-32 over Br of Big Wateree?

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

Who owns S-20-32 over Br of Big Wateree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.