US Bridges

C-36-787 over Trib to Cannons Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Newberry County, South Carolina · 5.9MI SE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000008472

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-36-787 over Trib to Cannons Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-36-787 over Trib to Cannons Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC-36-787
CrossesTrib to Cannons Creek
Location5.9MI SE of Newberry
RouteCounty Highway 787
Coordinates34.25764, -81.5156
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-36-787 over Trib to Cannons Creek built?

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

What condition is C-36-787 over Trib to Cannons Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does C-36-787 over Trib to Cannons Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-36-787 over Trib to Cannons Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C-36-787 over Trib to Cannons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.