US Bridges

S-20-205 over Little River

Good

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 9.2 MI W Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000009002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-20-205 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-20-205 over Little River in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesS-20-205
CrossesLittle River
Location9.2 MI W Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 205
Coordinates34.3933, -81.24572
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic475 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-20-205 over Little River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-20-205 over Little River 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-20-205 over Little River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-20-205 over Little River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-20-205 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.