US Bridges

Sc 11 over Cane Creek

Fair

Oconee County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI NE of West Union · Structure no. 000000000002806

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 11 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 11 over Cane Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 67 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,690 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 11
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.0 MI NE of West Union
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates34.76651, -83.03391
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2023)
Projected traffic12,690 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sc 11 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Sc 11 over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 11 over Cane Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 11 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 11 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.