S-11-71 over Branch of Providence CR
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, South Carolina · 3.0MI N Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000002004
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-71 over Branch of Providence CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-71 over Branch of Providence CR 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-11-71 over Branch of Providence CR built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-71 over Branch of Providence CR 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-11-71 over Branch of Providence CR carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-71 over Branch of Providence CR?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-71 over Branch of Providence CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.