US Bridges

S-35-36 over Anderson Mill Pond

Fair

Marlboro County, South Carolina · 2 MI S Wallace · Structure no. 000000000000213

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-35-36 over Anderson Mill Pond is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S-35-36 over Anderson Mill Pond in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-35-36
CrossesAnderson Mill Pond
Location2 MI S Wallace
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates34.69578, -79.83025
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic219 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-35-36 over Anderson Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-35-36 over Anderson 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S-35-36 over Anderson Mill Pond carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-35-36 over Anderson Mill Pond?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S-35-36 over Anderson Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.