US Bridges

Sc 11 over Trib N Fork Lttl River

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 10.0 MI NE Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000005587

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 11 over Trib N Fork Lttl River is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 11 over Trib N Fork Lttl River 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,314 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 11
CrossesTrib N Fork Lttl River
Location10.0 MI NE Walhalla
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates34.89676, -82.99799
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic7,314 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 Sc 11 over Trib N Fork Lttl River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 11 over Trib N Fork Lttl River 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 Trib N Fork Lttl River carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 11 over Trib N Fork Lttl River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 11 over Trib N Fork Lttl River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.