US Bridges

S-11-98 over Br Goforth CR

Good

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 5.8MI NW Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000002147

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-11-98 over Br Goforth CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-11-98 over Br Goforth CR in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-11-98
CrossesBr Goforth CR
Location5.8MI NW Blacksburg
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates35.17028, -81.59722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-11-98 over Br Goforth CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-11-98 over Br Goforth CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does S-11-98 over Br Goforth CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-11-98 over Br Goforth CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-11-98 over Br Goforth CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.