S-11-31 over Irene Creek
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · City of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000002003
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-31 over Irene Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-31 over Irene Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,640 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-31 over Irene Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-31 over Irene Creek 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-11-31 over Irene Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-11-31 over Irene Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-31 over Irene Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.