S-11-72 over Thicketty Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 7.8MI SW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000006249
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-72 over Thicketty Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-11-72 over Thicketty Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-72 over Thicketty Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-72 over Thicketty Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does S-11-72 over Thicketty Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-11-72 over Thicketty Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-72 over Thicketty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.