US Bridges

S-36-376 over Mechanics Creek

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 10.0 MI W Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003707

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-376 over Mechanics Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-36-376 over Mechanics Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-36-376
CrossesMechanics Creek
Location10.0 MI W Newberry
RouteState Highway 376
Coordinates34.25634, -81.79829
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks0%
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-36-376 over Mechanics Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-376 over Mechanics 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-36-376 over Mechanics Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-36-376 over Mechanics Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-376 over Mechanics Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.