S-20-650 over Br of Sawneys Creek
FairPosted for loadFairfield County, South Carolina · 12.2MI SE Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000005718
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-20-650 over Br of Sawneys Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-20-650 over Br of Sawneys Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2025. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-20-650 over Br of Sawneys Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-20-650 over Br of Sawneys 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-20-650 over Br of Sawneys Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-20-650 over Br of Sawneys Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-20-650 over Br of Sawneys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.