US Bridges

Sc 11 over Gville Water Works Pipes

Poor

Pickens County, South Carolina · 14MI NE of Pickens · Structure no. 000000000005838

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 11 over Gville Water Works Pipes is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 11 over Gville Water Works Pipes 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,247 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 11
CrossesGville Water Works Pipes
Location14MI NE of Pickens
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates35.06307, -82.61102
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,247 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$298,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 11 over Gville Water Works Pipes built?

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

What condition is Sc 11 over Gville Water Works Pipes in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 11 over Gville Water Works Pipes carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sc 11 over Gville Water Works Pipes?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 11 over Gville Water Works Pipes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.