S-11-68 over Bells Branch
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · 3.5MI SE Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000008143
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-68 over Bells Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-11-68 over Bells Branch 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2024. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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-11-68 over Bells Branch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-68 over Bells Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-68 over Bells Branch carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-68 over Bells Branch?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-68 over Bells Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.