S-11-104 over Thicketty Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, South Carolina · 11.6MI SE Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000007658
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 395 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-104 over Thicketty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-104 over Thicketty Creek 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2024. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-11-104 over Thicketty Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-104 over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-104 over Thicketty Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-11-104 over Thicketty Creek?
The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-104 over Thicketty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.