C-36-3601 over Big Beaverdam Creek
PoorPosted for loadNewberry County, South Carolina · 6.3 MI N W of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000008026
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-36-3601 over Big Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-36-3601 over Big Beaverdam 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 C-36-3601 over Big Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-36-3601 over Big Beaverdam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does C-36-3601 over Big Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-36-3601 over Big Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns C-36-3601 over Big Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.