S-36-575 over Bear Creek
FairNewberry County, South Carolina · 15.1 MI SE Newberry · Structure no. 000000000001105
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-36-575 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-36-575 over Bear 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-36-575 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-36-575 over Bear 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-36-575 over Bear Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-36-575 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns S-36-575 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.