S-11-577 over Goforths Creek
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · 5.8MI N Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000008424
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-577 over Goforths Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-11-577 over Goforths Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2024. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-577 over Goforths Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-577 over Goforths 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-577 over Goforths Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-577 over Goforths Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-577 over Goforths Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.