S-11-34 over Cherokee Creek
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · 3.8MI NW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000007981
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-34 over Cherokee Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-11-34 over Cherokee Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,230 by 2024. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 S-11-34 over Cherokee Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-34 over Cherokee 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-34 over Cherokee Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-11-34 over Cherokee Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-34 over Cherokee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.