US Bridges

S-36-83 over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 6.9 MI SW Newberry · Structure no. 000000000008025

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-83 over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-36-83 over Beaver Dam Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-36-83
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location6.9 MI SW Newberry
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates34.17531, -81.64676
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic511 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-36-83 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-83 over Beaver Dam Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-36-83 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S-36-83 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-83 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.