FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SC 120

Carrying SC 120 over SECOND MILL POND

TOWN OF SUMTER, Sumter, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SC 120

The SC 120 bridge in Sumter, South Carolina carries SC 120 over SECOND MILL POND. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 45.7 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 24,200 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SC 120 compares

▲ 17.8
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of South Carolina bridges
100
Bridges in Sumter · 7 in Poor condition
SC 120 47.6 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
10.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
47.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
45.7 m (150 ft)
Deck Width
19.2 m (63 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
24,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000004429

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SC 120 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SC 120 against other structures in Sumter and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SC 120?

SC 120 in Sumter, South Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SC 120 inspected?

SC 120's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 24,200 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SC 120 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SC 120?

SC 120 has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SC 120?

SC 120 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SC 120 and does age affect safety?

SC 120 was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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