S-11-388 over Limestone Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI SW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000005487
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-388 over Limestone Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-11-388 over Limestone Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-388 over Limestone Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-388 over Limestone Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-11-388 over Limestone Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-388 over Limestone Creek?
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-11-388 over Limestone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.