US Bridges

S-36-28 over Cannons Creek

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 13.2 MI E Newberry · Structure no. 000000000007013

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-28 over Cannons Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-36-28 over Cannons Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS-36-28
CrossesCannons Creek
Location13.2 MI E Newberry
RouteState Highway 28
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.28331, -81.36174
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic475 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-36-28 over Cannons Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-28 over Cannons Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-36-28 over Cannons Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-36-28 over Cannons Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-28 over Cannons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.