US Bridges

Sc 11 over Colonels Fork Creek

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 3.0MI NE of Westminster · Structure no. 000000000006557

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 11 over Colonels Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 11 over Colonels Fork Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,858 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 11
CrossesColonels Fork Creek
Location3.0MI NE of Westminster
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates34.68124, -83.0422
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 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 traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,858 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Colonels Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 11 over Colonels Fork Creek 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 Colonels Fork Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 11 over Colonels Fork Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 11 over Colonels Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.