S-37-36 over Coneross Creek
PoorPosted for loadOconee County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI SW Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000006342
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-36 over Coneross Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-37-36 over Coneross Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-36 over Coneross Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-36 over Coneross 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-37-36 over Coneross Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S-37-36 over Coneross Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-36 over Coneross Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.