US Bridges

S-20-247 over Br of Little River

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 13MI SW Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000006863

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-20-247 over Br of Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-20-247 over Br of Little River in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-20-247
CrossesBr of Little River
Location13MI SW Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 247
Coordinates34.27919, -81.25364
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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-20-247 over Br of Little River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-20-247 over Br of 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-20-247 over Br of Little River carry?

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

How long is S-20-247 over Br of Little River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-20-247 over Br of Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.