S-36-32 over Patterson Creek
FairNewberry County, South Carolina · 11.4 MI NW Newberry · Structure no. 000000000001539
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-36-32 over Patterson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-36-32 over Patterson Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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-36-32 over Patterson Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-36-32 over Patterson 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does S-36-32 over Patterson Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S-36-32 over Patterson Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-36-32 over Patterson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.