S-11-286 over Kings Creek
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, South Carolina · 5.9MI SE Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000007984
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-286 over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S-11-286 over Kings 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2024. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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-11-286 over Kings Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-286 over Kings Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-286 over Kings Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-11-286 over Kings Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-286 over Kings Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.