US Bridges

S-36-32 over Indian Creek

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 9.3 MI NW Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003047

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-32 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-36-32 over Indian Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-36-32
CrossesIndian Creek
Location9.3 MI NW Newberry
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates34.40532, -81.6559
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic292 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-36-32 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-32 over Indian 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-36-32 over Indian Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-36-32 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-32 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.