S-20-97 over Terrible Creek
FairFairfield County, South Carolina · 14.8MI NW Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000007787
- 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
- 325
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-20-97 over Terrible Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-20-97 over Terrible 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-20-97 over Terrible Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-20-97 over Terrible 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-20-97 over Terrible Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-20-97 over Terrible Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-20-97 over Terrible Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.