I-20 over Big Jackson Creek
FairRichland County, South Carolina · 7MI NE of Cola · Structure no. 000000000004644
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 72,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 over Big Jackson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-20 over Big Jackson Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 72,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,009 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 over Big Jackson Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I-20 over Big Jackson 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-20 over Big Jackson Creek carry?
About 72,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-20 over Big Jackson Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 over Big Jackson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.