US Bridges

S-11-60 over Moore Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 9.1MI NW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000008142

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-11-60 over Moore Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S-11-60 over Moore Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-11-60
CrossesMoore Creek
Location9.1MI NW Gaffney
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates35.165, -81.77306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic416 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-11-60 over Moore Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-11-60 over Moore 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-11-60 over Moore Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-11-60 over Moore Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-11-60 over Moore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.