Sc 288 over Middle Saluda River
FairGreenville County, South Carolina · 6.5 MI NW Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000004327
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 288 over Middle Saluda River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 288 over Middle Saluda River in Greenville 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,537 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 288 over Middle Saluda River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 288 over Middle Saluda River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 288 over Middle Saluda River carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sc 288 over Middle Saluda River?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 288 over Middle Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.