US Bridges

S-24-111 over Turkey Creek

Good

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 1.5MI S Ware Shoals · Structure no. 000000000008561

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-24-111 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-24-111 over Turkey Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-24-111
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.5MI S Ware Shoals
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates34.37822, -82.24234
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic803 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-24-111 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-24-111 over Turkey 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does S-24-111 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-24-111 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-24-111 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.