US Bridges

S-31-39 over I-20

Fair

Lee County, South Carolina · 6 MI E Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000006335

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-31-39 over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-31-39 over I-20 in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-31-39
CrossesI-20
Location6 MI E Bishopville
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates34.1941, -80.13998
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S-31-39 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-31-39 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-31-39 over I-20 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-31-39 over I-20?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-31-39 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.