US Bridges

S-36-521 over Crims Creek

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 10.9 MI SE Newberry · Structure no. 000000000002062

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-521 over Crims Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-36-521 over Crims Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-36-521
CrossesCrims Creek
Location10.9 MI SE Newberry
RouteState Highway 521
Coordinates34.24043, -81.43114
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic384 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-36-521 over Crims Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is S-36-521 over Crims Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does S-36-521 over Crims Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-36-521 over Crims Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-521 over Crims Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.