US Bridges

S-11-40 over Little Thicketty CR

Good

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 5.8MI SW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000009308

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-11-40 over Little Thicketty CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-40 over Little Thicketty CR in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,971 by 2024. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-11-40
CrossesLittle Thicketty CR
Location5.8MI SW Gaffney
RouteState Highway 40
Coordinates35.01194, -81.7275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,971 by 2024
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-11-40 over Little Thicketty CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-11-40 over Little Thicketty CR 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-11-40 over Little Thicketty CR carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-11-40 over Little Thicketty CR?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-11-40 over Little Thicketty CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.