US Bridges

C-11-288 over Br Broad River

PoorClosed to traffic

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 3.8 MI SW Blackburg · Structure no. 000000000008536

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-11-288 over Br Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-11-288 over Br Broad River in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC-11-288
CrossesBr Broad River
Location3.8 MI SW Blackburg
RouteCounty Highway 288
Coordinates35.09083, -81.56917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating2.5 US tons
Inventory rating1.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C-11-288 over Br Broad River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-11-288 over Br Broad River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does C-11-288 over Br Broad River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-11-288 over Br Broad River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns C-11-288 over Br Broad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.