US Bridges

Sc 24 over Sc 11

Fair

Oconee County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI SE of Westminster · Structure no. 000000000006752

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 24 over Sc 11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 24 over Sc 11 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,109 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 24
CrossesSc 11
Location4.5 MI SE of Westminster
RouteState Highway 24
CountyOconee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.61907, -83.04641
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic8,109 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 24 over Sc 11 built?

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

What condition is Sc 24 over Sc 11 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 24 over Sc 11 carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 24 over Sc 11?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 24 over Sc 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.