S-11-63 over Goforth Creek
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · 6.0MI N Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000007766
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-63 over Goforth Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-11-63 over Goforth 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2024. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-63 over Goforth Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-63 over Goforth 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-11-63 over Goforth Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-11-63 over Goforth Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-63 over Goforth Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.