S-36-22 over Little River
FairNewberry County, South Carolina · 12.7 MI W Newberry · Structure no. 000000000006747
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-36-22 over Little River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-36-22 over Little River in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-36-22 over Little River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-36-22 over Little 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-36-22 over Little River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-36-22 over Little River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-36-22 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.