C-11-92 over Gilkey Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCherokee County, South Carolina · 6.7 MI SE Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000002008
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-11-92 over Gilkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-11-92 over Gilkey Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 C-11-92 over Gilkey Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is C-11-92 over Gilkey 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does C-11-92 over Gilkey Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-11-92 over Gilkey Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns C-11-92 over Gilkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.