US Bridges

Sc 288 over Trib to Oolenoy River

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 8.5 Mi-N-Pickens · Structure no. 000000000002236

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 288 over Trib to Oolenoy River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sc 288 over Trib to Oolenoy River in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 288
CrossesTrib to Oolenoy River
Location8.5 Mi-N-Pickens
RouteState Highway 288
Coordinates35.00404, -82.68115
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 2015, making it 10 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 288 over Trib to Oolenoy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.