S-11-52 over Buffalo Creek
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · 2.8MI N Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000008333
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-52 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-52 over Buffalo Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-11-52 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-52 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-11-52 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-52 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-52 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.