US Bridges

C-20-664 over West Fork Creek

GoodPosted for load

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 16.5MI NW Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000008736

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-20-664 over West Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-20-664 over West Fork Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC-20-664
CrossesWest Fork Creek
Location16.5MI NW Winnsboro
RouteCounty Highway 664
Coordinates34.54463, -81.29729
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-20-664 over West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-20-664 over West Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does C-20-664 over West Fork Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-20-664 over West Fork Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C-20-664 over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.