US Bridges

S-19-36 over Mountain Creek

FairPosted for load

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 12.0 MI N Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000001461

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-19-36 over Mountain Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-19-36 over Mountain Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesS-19-36
CrossesMountain Creek
Location12.0 MI N Edgefield
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates33.94981, -82.01703
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$143,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-19-36 over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-19-36 over Mountain 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 S-19-36 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-19-36 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns S-19-36 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.