US Bridges

S-11-128 over Goucher Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 9.0 MI SW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000007435

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-11-128 over Goucher Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-11-128 over Goucher 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2024. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-11-128
CrossesGoucher Creek
Location9.0 MI SW Gaffney
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates34.96889, -81.74889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic352 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-11-128 over Goucher Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-11-128 over Goucher 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-11-128 over Goucher Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-11-128 over Goucher Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-11-128 over Goucher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.