C-11-331 over Abington Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCherokee County, South Carolina · 8.8 MI SE Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000002010
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-11-331 over Abington Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-11-331 over Abington 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 12 ft wide.
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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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 C-11-331 over Abington Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-11-331 over Abington 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-11-331 over Abington Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is C-11-331 over Abington Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns C-11-331 over Abington Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.