Sc 11 over Obed Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 7.2 MI NE of Inman · Structure no. 000000000001653
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 11 over Obed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 11 over Obed Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 76 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,464 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 11 over Obed Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Sc 11 over Obed 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 11 over Obed Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sc 11 over Obed Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 11 over Obed Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.