S-11-59 over Macedonia Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 6.6MI NW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000009491
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-59 over Macedonia Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-59 over Macedonia Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2024. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-11-59 over Macedonia Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-59 over Macedonia 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-59 over Macedonia Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-59 over Macedonia Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-59 over Macedonia Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.