S-11-231 over Gilkey Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 9.6MI SE Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000006634
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-231 over Gilkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-231 over Gilkey Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2024. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-11-231 over Gilkey Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-231 over Gilkey 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-231 over Gilkey Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-11-231 over Gilkey Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-231 over Gilkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.