US Bridges

S-11-301 over Limestone Creek

Good

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 4.2MI SW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000004068

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-11-301 over Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-11-301 over Limestone Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,212 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-11-301
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location4.2MI SW Gaffney
RouteState Highway 301
Coordinates35.02333, -81.69528
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,212 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-11-301 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-11-301 over Limestone 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-11-301 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-11-301 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-11-301 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.