US Bridges

S-36-506 over Br to Lake Greenwood

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 17.4 MI SW Newberry · Structure no. 000000000005126

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-506 over Br to Lake Greenwood is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-36-506 over Br to Lake Greenwood in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS-36-506
CrossesBr to Lake Greenwood
Location17.4 MI SW Newberry
RouteState Highway 506
Coordinates34.22147, -81.91568
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 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 traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-36-506 over Br to Lake Greenwood built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-506 over Br to Lake Greenwood 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-36-506 over Br to Lake Greenwood carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-36-506 over Br to Lake Greenwood?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-506 over Br to Lake Greenwood?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.