S-11-31 over Thicketty Creek
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · 3.8MI W Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000006436
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-31 over Thicketty Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S-11-31 over Thicketty Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,176 by 2024. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-11-31 over Thicketty Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-31 over Thicketty 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-31 over Thicketty Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-31 over Thicketty Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-31 over Thicketty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.