US Bridges

I-20 WB over Gillies Creek

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 2.5 SW of Camden · Structure no. 000000000005783

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
22,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 WB over Gillies Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-20 WB over Gillies Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,360 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20 WB
CrossesGillies Creek
Location2.5 SW of Camden
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates34.21643, -80.6352
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2023)
Projected traffic35,360 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 WB over Gillies Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 WB over Gillies 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-20 WB over Gillies Creek carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-20 WB over Gillies Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 WB over Gillies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.