US Bridges

S-20-22 over East Fork Creek

Fair

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 9MI NW Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000006972

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
360 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-20-22 over East Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-20-22 over East Fork Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesS-20-22
CrossesEast Fork Creek
Location9MI NW Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates34.43708, -81.22105
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 15
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic183 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-20-22 over East Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-20-22 over East Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-20-22 over East Fork Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-20-22 over East Fork Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-20-22 over East Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.