US Bridges

L-20-106 over Dutchman Creek

Fair

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 2.6 MI NW of Ridgeway · Structure no. 000000000010763

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-20-106 over Dutchman Creek is a concrete slab carrying L-20-106 over Dutchman Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesL-20-106
CrossesDutchman Creek
Location2.6 MI NW of Ridgeway
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyFairfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.33278, -80.99389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L-20-106 over Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-20-106 over Dutchman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does L-20-106 over Dutchman Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-20-106 over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns L-20-106 over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.