US Bridges

S-11-106 over Br of Suck Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 10.4 MI NW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000002149

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-11-106 over Br of Suck Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-106 over Br of Suck Ck in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-11-106
CrossesBr of Suck Ck
Location10.4 MI NW Gaffney
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates35.12306, -81.83389
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic402 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-11-106 over Br of Suck Ck built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-11-106 over Br of Suck Ck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S-11-106 over Br of Suck Ck carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-11-106 over Br of Suck Ck?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S-11-106 over Br of Suck Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.