US Bridges

S-36-119 over Scotts Creek

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · City of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000008375

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-119 over Scotts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-36-119 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesS-36-119
CrossesScotts Creek
LocationCity of Newberry
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates34.27889, -81.61966
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic480 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-36-119 over Scotts Creek built?

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

What condition is S-36-119 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-36-119 over Scotts Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-36-119 over Scotts Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-119 over Scotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.