S-11-61 over Cherokee Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 4.2MI NW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000009408
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-61 over Cherokee Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-11-61 over Cherokee Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,512 by 2024. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-61 over Cherokee Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-61 over Cherokee 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-11-61 over Cherokee Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-61 over Cherokee Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-61 over Cherokee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.