US Bridges

S-20-62 over Little Cedar Creek

Fair

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 5.3MI S Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000007786

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-20-62 over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-20-62 over Little Cedar Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-20-62
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location5.3MI S Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates34.30217, -81.0867
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 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 traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks5%
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-20-62 over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-20-62 over Little Cedar 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-20-62 over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-20-62 over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-20-62 over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.