Sc 188 over Lake Keowee (cane Ck)
PoorOconee County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI N of Seneca · Structure no. 000000000005592
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 692 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 188 over Lake Keowee (cane Ck) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 188 over Lake Keowee (cane Ck) in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,011 by 2043. The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 188 over Lake Keowee (cane Ck) built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 188 over Lake Keowee (cane Ck) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 188 over Lake Keowee (cane Ck) carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sc 188 over Lake Keowee (cane Ck)?
The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 188 over Lake Keowee (cane Ck)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.