US Bridges

S-11-107 over Branch of Macedonia Ck

Good

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 7.5MI NW Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000009561

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-11-107 over Branch of Macedonia Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-11-107 over Branch of Macedonia Ck in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2024. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-11-107
CrossesBranch of Macedonia Ck
Location7.5MI NW Gaffney
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates35.0975, -81.77722
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-11-107 over Branch of Macedonia Ck built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-11-107 over Branch of Macedonia Ck 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-11-107 over Branch of Macedonia Ck carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-11-107 over Branch of Macedonia Ck?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-11-107 over Branch of Macedonia Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.