US Bridges

Sc 8 over Trib to Oolenoy River

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 11 1/2MI NE of Pickens · Structure no. 000000000000660

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 8 over Trib to Oolenoy River is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 8 over Trib to Oolenoy River in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,544 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 8
CrossesTrib to Oolenoy River
Location11 1/2MI NE of Pickens
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates35.03304, -82.63297
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,544 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 8 over Trib to Oolenoy River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 8 over Trib to Oolenoy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 8 over Trib to Oolenoy River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 8 over Trib to Oolenoy River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 8 over Trib to Oolenoy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.