Cherokee County Bridge Report Card
Cherokee County scores 58 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Cherokee County, South Carolina
Cherokee County has 199 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 18 rated poor and 46 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.0% is above the 6.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 30,750 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Cherokee County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 58/100 (F). The county has 199 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 18 in poor condition and 46 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 30,750 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 9.0% | 18.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.8% of measured traffic | 3.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 23.1% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 41 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 636,150 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 9.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 23.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 41 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 30,750 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Cherokee County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-11-195 over Cherokee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 700 | 1951 |
| S-11-286 over Kings Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 475 | 1986 |
| S-11-49 over Cherokee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 350 | 1958 |
| S-11-401 over Br Of Bowen River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 350 | 1968 |
| C-11-331 over Abington Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 275 | 1954 |
| S-11-106 over Br Of Suck Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 275 | 1955 |
| C-11-358 over Br To Thicketty Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1992 |
| US 29 over Cherokee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,900 | 1931 |
| US 29 over Southern Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,600 | 1928 |
| US 29 over Little Thicketty Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,000 | 1929 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.