Sc 18 over Cherokee Creek
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · 3.0MI NE of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000002676
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 18 over Cherokee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 18 over Cherokee Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,985 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sc 18 over Cherokee Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 18 over Cherokee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 18 over Cherokee Creek carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sc 18 over Cherokee Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 18 over Cherokee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.