US Bridges

S-36-415 over Scott Creek

FairPosted for load

Newberry County, South Carolina · City of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000001104

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-415 over Scott Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-36-415 over Scott Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesS-36-415
CrossesScott Creek
LocationCity of Newberry
RouteState Highway 415
Coordinates34.27412, -81.62376
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2023)
Projected traffic608 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-36-415 over Scott Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-415 over Scott 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S-36-415 over Scott Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-36-415 over Scott Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-415 over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.