S-11-296 over Peoples Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, South Carolina · City of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000005681
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-296 over Peoples Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-11-296 over Peoples Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,856 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-11-296 over Peoples Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-296 over Peoples 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-11-296 over Peoples Creek carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-296 over Peoples Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-296 over Peoples Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.