US Bridges

S-20-227 over Branch of Cedar Creek

Good

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 10.5MI SW Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000008548

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-20-227 over Branch of Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-20-227 over Branch of Cedar Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesS-20-227
CrossesBranch of Cedar Creek
Location10.5MI SW Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 227
Coordinates34.25558, -80.98803
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic416 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-20-227 over Branch of Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-20-227 over Branch of Cedar 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-20-227 over Branch of Cedar Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-20-227 over Branch of Cedar Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-20-227 over Branch of Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.