US Bridges

S-36-244 over Bush River

FairPosted for load

Newberry County, South Carolina · 7.4 MI SE Newberry · Structure no. 000000000004185

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-244 over Bush River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-36-244 over Bush River in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-36-244
CrossesBush River
Location7.4 MI SE Newberry
RouteState Highway 244
Coordinates34.16848, -81.61024
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 10
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic803 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-36-244 over Bush River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-244 over Bush River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S-36-244 over Bush River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-36-244 over Bush River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-244 over Bush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.