US Bridges

Sc 288 over Trib to Oolenoy River

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 10.3 Mi-Ne-Pickens · Structure no. 000000000001550

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 288 over Trib to Oolenoy River is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 288 over Trib to Oolenoy River in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 288
CrossesTrib to Oolenoy River
Location10.3 Mi-Ne-Pickens
RouteState Highway 288
Coordinates35.0088, -82.61266
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,241 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 288 over Trib to Oolenoy River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 288 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 288 over Trib to Oolenoy River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 288 over Trib to Oolenoy River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 288 over Trib to Oolenoy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.