S-11-213 over Buffalo Creek
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · 2.4MI NW Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000008240
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 295 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-213 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-213 over Buffalo 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2024. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-213 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-213 over Buffalo 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-213 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-213 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-213 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.