Sc 188 over Lake Keowee (crooked Ck)
FairOconee County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI N of Seneca · Structure no. 000000000005593
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 568 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 188 over Lake Keowee (crooked Ck) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 188 over Lake Keowee (crooked 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,089 by 2043. The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 (crooked Ck) built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 188 over Lake Keowee (crooked Ck) 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 188 over Lake Keowee (crooked Ck) carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sc 188 over Lake Keowee (crooked Ck)?
The structure is 568 ft (173.1 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 (crooked Ck)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.