Oconee County Bridge Report Card
Oconee County scores 49 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Oconee County, South Carolina
Oconee County has 215 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 27 rated poor and 56 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 12.6% is above the 6.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 29,725 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Oconee County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 49/100 (F). The county has 215 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 27 in poor condition and 56 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 29,725 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 12.6% | 25.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.1% of measured traffic | 3.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 26.0% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 588,450 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 12.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 26.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 29,725 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Oconee County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-37-51 over Snow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,350 | 1952 |
| S-37-109 over Colonels Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,050 | 1960 |
| S-37-106 over Colonel Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 800 | 1975 |
| S-37-57 over Trib To Little River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 700 | 1956 |
| S-37-31 over Snow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 600 | 1962 |
| S-37-173 over Little River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1956 |
| S-37-52 over Beaver Dam Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 450 | 1960 |
| S-37-59 over Trib To Cane Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 375 | 1951 |
| S-37-429 over Tr. To Choestoea Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 375 | 1967 |
| S-37-68 over Barton Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1962 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.