S-11-29 over Cherokee Creek
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · 6.5MI NW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000008239
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-29 over Cherokee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-11-29 over Cherokee Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,856 by 2024. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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-11-29 over Cherokee Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-29 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-29 over Cherokee Creek carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-11-29 over Cherokee Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-29 over Cherokee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.