S-11-586 over Br Thicketty Ck
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, South Carolina · 7.4MI S Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000007437
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-586 over Br Thicketty Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-586 over Br Thicketty Ck 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 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-586 over Br Thicketty Ck built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-586 over Br 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-11-586 over Br Thicketty Ck carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-11-586 over Br Thicketty Ck?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-586 over Br Thicketty Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.