S-11-223 over Garner Branch
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 5.7MI SE Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000005239
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 187 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-223 over Garner Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-223 over Garner 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2025. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-223 over Garner Branch built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-223 over Garner 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S-11-223 over Garner Branch carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-11-223 over Garner Branch?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-223 over Garner Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.