S-11-51 over Peoples Creek
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · City of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000006437
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-51 over Peoples Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-11-51 over Peoples 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,551 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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-11-51 over Peoples Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-51 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-11-51 over Peoples Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-11-51 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 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-51 over Peoples Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.