S-11-393 over Br of Thicketty Ck
PoorClosed to trafficCherokee County, South Carolina · 6.8MI S Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000007207
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-393 over Br of Thicketty Ck is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-11-393 over Br of Thicketty Ck 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-393 over Br of Thicketty Ck built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-393 over Br of Thicketty Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-393 over Br of Thicketty Ck carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-393 over Br of Thicketty Ck?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-393 over Br of Thicketty Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.