US Bridges

S-36-98 over Br of Cannons Creek

FairPosted for load

Newberry County, South Carolina · 11.4 MI NE Newberry · Structure no. 000000000002059

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-98 over Br of Cannons Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-36-98 over Br of Cannons Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-36-98
CrossesBr of Cannons Creek
Location11.4 MI NE Newberry
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates34.30028, -81.42083
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 S-36-98 over Br of Cannons Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-98 over Br of Cannons 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-36-98 over Br of Cannons Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is S-36-98 over Br of Cannons Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-98 over Br of Cannons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.