S-11-69 over Abingdon Creek
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · 11.5MI SE Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000007434
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-69 over Abingdon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-69 over Abingdon Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2024. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-69 over Abingdon Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-69 over Abingdon 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-11-69 over Abingdon Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-11-69 over Abingdon 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-11-69 over Abingdon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.