Sc 105 over Thicketty Creek
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · 16 MI S of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000007765
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 105 over Thicketty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 105 over Thicketty Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 105 over Thicketty Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 105 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 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 105 over Thicketty Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Sc 105 over Thicketty Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 105 over Thicketty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.