US Bridges

C-36-1233 over S. Br - Scotts CR

FairPosted for load

Newberry County, South Carolina · Caldwell/Newberry · Structure no. 000000000001107

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-36-1233 over S. Br - Scotts CR is a concrete tee beam carrying C-36-1233 over S. Br - Scotts CR 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC-36-1233
CrossesS. Br - Scotts CR
LocationCaldwell/Newberry
RouteCounty Highway 1233
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.26728, -81.61326
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic846 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-36-1233 over S. Br - Scotts CR built?

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

What condition is C-36-1233 over S. Br - Scotts CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does C-36-1233 over S. Br - Scotts CR carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is C-36-1233 over S. Br - Scotts CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns C-36-1233 over S. Br - Scotts CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.