US Bridges

S-36-41 over Camping Creek

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Newberry County, South Carolina · 10. MI SE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000010299

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-41 over Camping Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-36-41 over Camping Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-36-41
CrossesCamping Creek
Location10. MI SE of Newberry
RouteState Highway 41
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.19005, -81.47634
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,679 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-36-41 over Camping Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-41 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-36-41 over Camping Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-36-41 over Camping Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-41 over Camping Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.