US Bridges

Sc 11 over Little Eastatoe Creek

Fair

Pickens County, South Carolina · 10MI NW of Pickens · Structure no. 000000000005836

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 11 over Little Eastatoe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 11 over Little Eastatoe Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,657 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 11
CrossesLittle Eastatoe Creek
Location10MI NW of Pickens
RouteState Highway 11
CountyPickens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.94617, -82.8561
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,657 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 Little Eastatoe Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 11 over Little Eastatoe Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 11 over Little Eastatoe Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Sc 11 over Little Eastatoe Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 11 over Little Eastatoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.