S-11-98 over Bowens River
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 4.4MI NW Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000009409
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-98 over Bowens River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-98 over Bowens River 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2024. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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-11-98 over Bowens River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-98 over Bowens River 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-11-98 over Bowens River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-11-98 over Bowens River?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-98 over Bowens River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.