S-11-793 over Providence Creek
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, South Carolina · 2.0MI NE Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000002007
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-793 over Providence Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-793 over Providence 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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-11-793 over Providence Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-793 over Providence 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-793 over Providence Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-793 over Providence Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-793 over Providence Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.