US Bridges

C-11-123 over Kings Creek

Good

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 4.6MI SE Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000001239

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-11-123 over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-11-123 over Kings Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesC-11-123
CrossesKings Creek
Location4.6MI SE Blacksburg
RouteCounty Highway 123
Coordinates35.09556, -81.44139
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$303,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-11-123 over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-11-123 over Kings 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 2024.

How much traffic does C-11-123 over Kings Creek carry?

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

How long is C-11-123 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C-11-123 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.