US Bridges

S-20-151 over Thorntree Creek

Good

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 13.8MI SE Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000009162

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-20-151 over Thorntree Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-20-151 over Thorntree Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS-20-151
CrossesThorntree Creek
Location13.8MI SE Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates34.32244, -80.8573
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,241 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-20-151 over Thorntree Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-20-151 over Thorntree 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-20-151 over Thorntree Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-20-151 over Thorntree Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-20-151 over Thorntree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.