US Bridges

S-36-37 over Scotts Creek

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · In Newberry · Structure no. 000000000008373

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-37 over Scotts Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-36-37 over Scotts Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-36-37
CrossesScotts Creek
LocationIn Newberry
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates34.28004, -81.6185
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 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 width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,408 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-36-37 over Scotts Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-37 over Scotts 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-36-37 over Scotts Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-36-37 over Scotts Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-37 over Scotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.