US Bridges

C-36-347 over Trib to Bush River

GoodPosted for load

Newberry County, South Carolina · 2.5MI NW of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003709

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-36-347 over Trib to Bush River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-36-347 over Trib to Bush River in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 64 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-36-347
CrossesTrib to Bush River
Location2.5MI NW of Newberry
RouteCounty Highway 347
Coordinates34.27783, -81.65896
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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$174,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-36-347 over Trib to Bush River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is C-36-347 over Trib to Bush River 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 2024.

How much traffic does C-36-347 over Trib to Bush River carry?

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

How long is C-36-347 over Trib to Bush River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C-36-347 over Trib to Bush River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.