US Bridges

I-20 EB over Branch of Haigs Creek

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 10 MI SW of Camden · Structure no. 000000000004832

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 EB over Branch of Haigs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-20 EB over Branch of Haigs Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20 EB
CrossesBranch of Haigs Creek
Location10 MI SW of Camden
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates34.15104, -80.7383
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2023)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-20 EB over Branch of Haigs Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 EB over Branch of Haigs 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-20 EB over Branch of Haigs Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-20 EB over Branch of Haigs Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-20 EB over Branch of Haigs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.