US Bridges

Sc 11 over North Pacolet River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 8.1 MI NE Inman · Structure no. 000000000009457

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
419 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 11 over North Pacolet River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 11 over North Pacolet River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,464 by 2043. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSc 11
CrossesNorth Pacolet River
Location8.1 MI NE Inman
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates35.13786, -81.99869
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,464 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 11 over North Pacolet River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 11 over North Pacolet River 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 North Pacolet River carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 11 over North Pacolet River?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 11 over North Pacolet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.