US Bridges

S-20-419 over Br of Morris Creek

Good

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 9.6MI SW Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000005518

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-20-419 over Br of Morris Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-20-419 over Br of Morris Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-20-419
CrossesBr of Morris Creek
Location9.6MI SW Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 419
Coordinates34.30056, -81.22306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic104 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-20-419 over Br of Morris Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-20-419 over Br of Morris 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-20-419 over Br of Morris Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-20-419 over Br of Morris Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-20-419 over Br of Morris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.