S-11-304 over Blue Branch
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, South Carolina · 3.7MI S Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000004279
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-304 over Blue Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-11-304 over Blue Branch in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 S-11-304 over Blue Branch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-304 over Blue Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-304 over Blue Branch carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-304 over Blue Branch?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-304 over Blue Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.