S-11-38 over Little Thicketty Creek
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · 8.5MI W Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000007336
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-38 over Little Thicketty Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-11-38 over Little Thicketty Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,701 by 2024. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-11-38 over Little Thicketty Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-38 over Little 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-38 over Little Thicketty Creek carry?
About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is S-11-38 over Little Thicketty Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-38 over Little Thicketty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.