US Bridges

S-11-668 over Cherokee Creek

Good

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI NE of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000000721

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-11-668 over Cherokee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-668 over Cherokee Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,096 by 2024. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-11-668
CrossesCherokee Creek
Location3.0 MI NE of Gaffney
RouteState Highway 668
Coordinates35.10694, -81.61306
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,096 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-11-668 over Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-11-668 over Cherokee 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-11-668 over Cherokee Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-11-668 over Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S-11-668 over Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.