US Bridges

S-36-202 over Camping Creek

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 9.2 MI SE Newberry · Structure no. 000000000009351

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-202 over Camping Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-36-202 over Camping Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,825 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-36-202
CrossesCamping Creek
Location9.2 MI SE Newberry
RouteState Highway 202
Coordinates34.20042, -81.48682
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,825 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-36-202 over Camping Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-202 over Camping 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-36-202 over Camping Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-36-202 over Camping Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-202 over Camping Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.