S-11-243 over Bowens River
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 4.0MI NW Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000004484
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-243 over Bowens River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-11-243 over Bowens River 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2024. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-243 over Bowens River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-243 over Bowens River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-243 over Bowens River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-243 over Bowens River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-243 over Bowens River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.