S-11-246 over Blue Branch
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 5.9MI SW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000003834
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-246 over Blue Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-11-246 over Blue Branch in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2024. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-246 over Blue Branch built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-246 over Blue Branch 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-11-246 over Blue Branch carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-11-246 over Blue Branch?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-246 over Blue Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.