S-11-97 over Goforth Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 6 MI N of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000010760
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-97 over Goforth Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S-11-97 over Goforth Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-97 over Goforth Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-97 over Goforth 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-11-97 over Goforth Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-97 over Goforth Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-97 over Goforth Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.