US Bridges

Sc 288 over Oolenoy River

FairPosted for load

Pickens County, South Carolina · 8.0 Mi-N-Pickens · Structure no. 000000000005602

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 288 over Oolenoy River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Sc 288 over Oolenoy River in Pickens 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 288
CrossesOolenoy River
Location8.0 Mi-N-Pickens
RouteState Highway 288
CountyPickens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.99851, -82.71483
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic548 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 288 over Oolenoy River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 288 over Oolenoy River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 288 over Oolenoy River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 288 over Oolenoy River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 288 over Oolenoy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.