S-11-121 over Bear Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 3.8MI S Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000000595
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-121 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-11-121 over Bear Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2024. 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).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-121 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-121 over Bear 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-121 over Bear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-11-121 over Bear 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-11-121 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.