US Bridges

Sc 11 over Southern Rwy

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI E of Westminster · Structure no. 000000000006909

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 11 over Southern Rwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 11 over Southern Rwy 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 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSc 11
CrossesSouthern Rwy
Location3.0 MI E of Westminster
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates34.67421, -83.04088
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 11 over Southern Rwy built?

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

What condition is Sc 11 over Southern Rwy 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 Southern Rwy carry?

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

How long is Sc 11 over Southern Rwy?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 11 over Southern Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.