US Bridges

S-11-611 over Br-Lttl Thicketty Ck

Fair

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 8.4 MI W Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000007659

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-11-611 over Br-Lttl Thicketty Ck is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-11-611 over Br-Lttl Thicketty Ck 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2024. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-11-611
CrossesBr-Lttl Thicketty Ck
Location8.4 MI W Gaffney
RouteState Highway 611
Coordinates35.04167, -81.79361
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-11-611 over Br-Lttl Thicketty Ck built?

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

What condition is S-11-611 over Br-Lttl Thicketty Ck 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-11-611 over Br-Lttl Thicketty Ck carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-11-611 over Br-Lttl Thicketty Ck?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-11-611 over Br-Lttl Thicketty Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.