US Bridges

S-11-130 over Southern Railroad

Fair

Cherokee County, South Carolina · City of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000000104

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-11-130 over Southern Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying S-11-130 over Southern Railroad in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 106 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesS-11-130
CrossesSouthern Railroad
LocationCity of Gaffney
RouteState Highway 130
Coordinates35.07094, -81.65228
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$169,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-11-130 over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is S-11-130 over Southern Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S-11-130 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-11-130 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-11-130 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.