S-11-223 over Kings Creek
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · 4.5MI SE Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000007206
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-223 over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-223 over Kings Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2025. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-223 over Kings Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-223 over Kings 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S-11-223 over Kings Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-11-223 over Kings Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-223 over Kings Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.