S-11-164 over Thicketty Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, South Carolina · 4.3MI W Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000006439
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-164 over Thicketty Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-11-164 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-11-164 over Thicketty Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-164 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-164 over Thicketty Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-11-164 over Thicketty Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-164 over Thicketty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.