US Bridges

S-11-68 over Sou RR

Fair

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 3.5MI SE Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000007657

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-11-68 over Sou RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-68 over Sou RR in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-11-68
CrossesSou RR
Location3.5MI SE Blacksburg
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates35.09688, -81.46151
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic480 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-11-68 over Sou RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-11-68 over Sou RR 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-11-68 over Sou RR carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-11-68 over Sou RR?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-11-68 over Sou RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.