S-11-41 over Furnace Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · City of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000002486
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-41 over Furnace Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-11-41 over Furnace Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,243 by 2024. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-41 over Furnace Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-41 over Furnace Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-41 over Furnace Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-11-41 over Furnace Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-41 over Furnace Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.