S-11-89 over Irene Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · City of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000008983
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-89 over Irene Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-11-89 over Irene Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2024. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-89 over Irene Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-89 over Irene Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-89 over Irene Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-11-89 over Irene Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-89 over Irene Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.