US Bridges

Sc 11 over Alexander Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.9 MI SE Landrum · Structure no. 000000000004417

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 11 over Alexander Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 11 over Alexander Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,017 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 11
CrossesAlexander Creek
Location4.9 MI SE Landrum
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates35.12871, -82.12218
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,017 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Alexander Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 11 over Alexander Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 11 over Alexander Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 11 over Alexander Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 11 over Alexander Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.