US Bridges

S-36-187 over Buffalo Creek

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Newberry County, South Carolina · 12.3 MI SE Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003405

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-187 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-36-187 over Buffalo Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,066 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-36-187
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location12.3 MI SE Newberry
RouteState Highway 187
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.13556, -81.48674
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 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 traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,066 by 2043
Trucks12%
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-36-187 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-187 over Buffalo 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-36-187 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-36-187 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-187 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.