US Bridges

S-25-20 over Mill Bay Creek

Fair

Hampton County, South Carolina · 8MI SW Estill · Structure no. 000000000001826

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-25-20 over Mill Bay Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-25-20 over Mill Bay Creek in Hampton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-25-20
CrossesMill Bay Creek
Location8MI SW Estill
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates32.65483, -81.312
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic104 by 2043
Trucks11%
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

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-25-20 over Mill Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-25-20 over Mill Bay 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S-25-20 over Mill Bay Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-25-20 over Mill Bay Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-25-20 over Mill Bay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.