Sc 11 over Little Cane Creek
PoorPosted for loadOconee County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI NE of Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000005584
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 11 over Little Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 11 over Little Cane Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,858 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 11 over Little Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 11 over Little Cane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 11 over Little Cane Creek carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sc 11 over Little Cane Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 11 over Little Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.