US Bridges

I-20 over Mill Branch

Fair

Lee County, South Carolina · 6MI SE of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000006142

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-20 over Mill Branch in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,200 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesMill Branch
Location6MI SE of Bishopville
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates34.19194, -80.15442
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2023)
Projected traffic47,200 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 over Mill Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-20 over Mill Branch carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over Mill Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.