US Bridges

Sc 11 over U.S. 76 & 123

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI E of Westminster · Structure no. 000000000006751

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 11 over U.S. 76 & 123 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 11 over U.S. 76 & 123 in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,017 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesSc 11
CrossesU.S. 76 & 123
Location3.0 MI E of Westminster
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates34.66464, -83.0391
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,017 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 U.S. 76 & 123 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 11 over U.S. 76 & 123 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 U.S. 76 & 123 carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 11 over U.S. 76 & 123?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 11 over U.S. 76 & 123?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.