S-20-48 over Morris Creek
GoodFairfield County, South Carolina · 9MI SW Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000008254
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-20-48 over Morris Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-20-48 over Morris Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-20-48 over Morris Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-20-48 over Morris Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does S-20-48 over Morris Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-20-48 over Morris Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns S-20-48 over Morris Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.