US Bridges

S-36-642 over N Br Scotts Ck

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · College ST - Newberry · Structure no. 000000000000448

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-642 over N Br Scotts Ck is a concrete slab carrying S-36-642 over N Br Scotts Ck in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,468 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-36-642
CrossesN Br Scotts Ck
LocationCollege ST - Newberry
RouteState Highway 642
Coordinates34.27791, -81.62055
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,468 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-36-642 over N Br Scotts Ck built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-642 over N Br Scotts Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S-36-642 over N Br Scotts Ck carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-36-642 over N Br Scotts Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-642 over N Br Scotts Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.