S-11-15 over Thicketty Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 10.4 MI SE Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000009142
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 374 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-15 over Thicketty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-15 over Thicketty Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2024. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-11-15 over Thicketty Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-15 over Thicketty 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-15 over Thicketty Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-11-15 over Thicketty Creek?
The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-15 over Thicketty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.