US Bridges

S-20-60 over Little River

Fair

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 12.3MI SW Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000006663

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
390 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-20-60 over Little River is a concrete slab carrying S-20-60 over Little River in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2024. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesS-20-60
CrossesLittle River
Location12.3MI SW Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates34.25361, -81.23472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 15
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-20-60 over Little River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-20-60 over Little River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S-20-60 over Little River carry?

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

How long is S-20-60 over Little River?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-20-60 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.