S-20-46 over Swaneys Creek
GoodFairfield County, South Carolina · 13MI SE Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000008834
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-20-46 over Swaneys Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-20-46 over Swaneys Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-20-46 over Swaneys Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-20-46 over Swaneys 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-20-46 over Swaneys Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-20-46 over Swaneys Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-20-46 over Swaneys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.