US Bridges

Sc 11 over N. Fork Little River

Fair

Oconee County, South Carolina · 10.5 MI NE Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000005588

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 11 over N. Fork Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 11 over N. Fork Little 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,314 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 11
CrossesN. Fork Little River
Location10.5 MI NE Walhalla
RouteState Highway 11
CountyOconee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.90263, -82.99004
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 11 over N. Fork Little River built?

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

What condition is Sc 11 over N. Fork Little River 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 N. Fork Little River carry?

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

How long is Sc 11 over N. Fork Little River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 11 over N. Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.