S-11-127 over Southern Railroad
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · City of Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000001605
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-127 over Southern Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying S-11-127 over Southern Railroad in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 55 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-127 over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-127 over Southern Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does S-11-127 over Southern Railroad carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-11-127 over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-127 over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.