S-11-119 over Bear Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI S of Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000010758
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-119 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-11-119 over Bear Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2024. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-119 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-119 over Bear 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-11-119 over Bear Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-119 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-119 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.