US Bridges

S-11-209 over Kings Creek

Good

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 5.8MI SE Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000003216

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-11-209 over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-209 over Kings Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesS-11-209
CrossesKings Creek
Location5.8MI SE Blacksburg
RouteState Highway 209
Coordinates35.04333, -81.47611
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic402 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-11-209 over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-11-209 over Kings 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-11-209 over Kings Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S-11-209 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-11-209 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.