US Bridges

S-36-64 over Bush River

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 8.8 MI NW Newberry · Structure no. 000000000008470

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-64 over Bush River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-36-64 over Bush River in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-36-64
CrossesBush River
Location8.8 MI NW Newberry
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates34.33347, -81.75449
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic243 by 2043
Trucks24%
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-36-64 over Bush River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-64 over Bush River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does S-36-64 over Bush River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is S-36-64 over Bush River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-64 over Bush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.