US Bridges

I-20 over Trib to Crane Creek

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 5 MI N of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000004640

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over Trib to Crane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-20 over Trib to Crane Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 107,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,191 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 200 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesTrib to Crane Creek
Location5 MI N of Columbia
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates34.07389, -81.00139
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width200 ft (61 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,900 (2023)
Projected traffic139,191 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Trib to Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 over Trib to Crane 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-20 over Trib to Crane Creek carry?

About 107,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over Trib to Crane Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over Trib to Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.