S-11-42 over Thicketty Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, South Carolina · 3.6MI SW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000006844
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-42 over Thicketty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-42 over Thicketty Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2024. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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-11-42 over Thicketty Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-42 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-11-42 over Thicketty Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-11-42 over Thicketty Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-42 over Thicketty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.