US Bridges

Sc 11 over Abandoned Cnw RR

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · In West Union · Structure no. 000000000003408

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 11 over Abandoned Cnw RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 11 over Abandoned Cnw RR in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 65 years old, older 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,690 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 11
CrossesAbandoned Cnw RR
LocationIn West Union
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates34.76074, -83.04169
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2023)
Projected traffic12,690 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 11 over Abandoned Cnw RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Sc 11 over Abandoned Cnw RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 11 over Abandoned Cnw RR carry?

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

How long is Sc 11 over Abandoned Cnw RR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 11 over Abandoned Cnw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.