US Bridges

C-36-491 over Second Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Newberry County, South Carolina · 12.5MI NE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003407

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-36-491 over Second Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-36-491 over Second Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC-36-491
CrossesSecond Creek
Location12.5MI NE of Newberry
RouteCounty Highway 491
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.34089, -81.41325
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$242,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-36-491 over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-36-491 over Second 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 C-36-491 over Second Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-36-491 over Second Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C-36-491 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.