US Bridges

Sc 154 over I-20

Fair

Lee County, South Carolina · 2MI S of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000006149

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 154 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 154 over I-20 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSc 154
CrossesI-20
Location2MI S of Bishopville
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates34.19019, -80.25057
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 154 over I-20 built?

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

What condition is Sc 154 over I-20 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 154 over I-20 carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 154 over I-20?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 154 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.