S-36-48 over Sharps Branch
GoodNewberry County, South Carolina · 15.1 MI SW Newberry · Structure no. 000000000008087
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-36-48 over Sharps Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-36-48 over Sharps Branch in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-36-48 over Sharps Branch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-36-48 over Sharps Branch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S-36-48 over Sharps Branch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-36-48 over Sharps Branch?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-36-48 over Sharps Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.