S-11-21 over Ponders Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 4.3 MI NE Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000000720
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-21 over Ponders Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-11-21 over Ponders Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-21 over Ponders Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-21 over Ponders 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S-11-21 over Ponders Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is S-11-21 over Ponders Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-21 over Ponders Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.