US Bridges

Sc 120 over Second Mill Pond

Fair

Sumter County, South Carolina · Town of Sumter · Structure no. 000000000004429

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 120 over Second Mill Pond is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 120 over Second Mill Pond in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,319 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 120
CrossesSecond Mill Pond
LocationTown of Sumter
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates33.91744, -80.38162
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,100 (2023)
Projected traffic17,319 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 120 over Second Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 120 over Second Mill Pond 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 120 over Second Mill Pond carry?

About 25,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 120 over Second Mill Pond?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 120 over Second Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.