S-11-44 over Kings Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 5.3MI SE Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000009309
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 306 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-44 over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-44 over Kings Creek 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2024. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-44 over Kings Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-44 over Kings 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-11-44 over Kings Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-11-44 over Kings Creek?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-44 over Kings Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.