S-11-59 over Thicketty Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCherokee County, South Carolina · 7.6MI NW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000001350
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-59 over Thicketty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-59 over Thicketty Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 78 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-59 over Thicketty Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is S-11-59 over Thicketty Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-59 over Thicketty Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-59 over Thicketty Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-59 over Thicketty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.