Sc 105 over Southern Railroad
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · City of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000006242
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 249 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 105 over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 105 over Southern Railroad in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.
It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,152 by 2043. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 105 over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 105 over Southern Railroad 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 105 over Southern Railroad carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sc 105 over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 105 over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.