US Bridges

S-36-156 over Peters Creek

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 16.0 MI NE Newberry · Structure no. 000000000008088

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-156 over Peters Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-36-156 over Peters Creek 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-36-156
CrossesPeters Creek
Location16.0 MI NE Newberry
RouteState Highway 156
Coordinates34.47879, -81.48574
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-36-156 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-156 over Peters 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-36-156 over Peters Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-36-156 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-156 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.