S-11-79 over Battle Ground Creek
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · 11.4MI NW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000008626
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-79 over Battle Ground Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-11-79 over Battle Ground Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2024. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-79 over Battle Ground Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-79 over Battle Ground 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-11-79 over Battle Ground Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-79 over Battle Ground Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-79 over Battle Ground Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.