The South Carlina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to replace 10 bridges that were damaged by tropical storms Debby and Helene in 2025. Both storms were downgraded from a hurricane as they may landfall in the Palmetto State.
The bridges slated for replacement have suffered damage beyond repair, according to SCDOT officials.
The replacement projects are prioritized to ensure safe and reliable infrastructure for affected communities.
SCDOT's goal is to expedite the construction of the new bridges and minimize disruption to the affected communities.
Construction on these bridge replacements will begin in the winter of 2025. Each project is estimated to take approximately eight months to complete.
In Greenville County, SCDOT will replace the Dill Road, West Washington Street and South Hudson Street bridges. One access road in Jones Gap State Park is also scheduled for replacement.
In Greenwood County, the Townsend Road and Tillman Territory Road bridges will be replaced. Jasper County will see the U.S. Route 278 bridge replaced.
SCDOT also plans to replace U.S. Route 76 over Chauga River in Oconee County, the New Cut Road bridge in Spartanburg County and the North Burris Road bridge in York County.
These projects would repair the roadway damaged by flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene, according to SCDOT officials. These bridges are closed, and temporary closures are necessary to complete the replacement and repair on time.
Source: Greenville News, SCDOT
