S-11-195 over Cherokee Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCherokee County, South Carolina · 2.6MI N Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000001797
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-195 over Cherokee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-195 over Cherokee Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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-11-195 over Cherokee Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-195 over Cherokee 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-11-195 over Cherokee Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-11-195 over Cherokee Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-195 over Cherokee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.