S-393 (Round Tree Road) Bridge Replacement over Jones Creek, a Branch of Thicketty Creek
Cherokee County, SC
This project will replace the existing 30-foot bridge over Branch of Thicketty Creek that has been closed to traffic. The proposed design is a 55-foot single span bridge utilizing AASHTO Type I Modified prestressed concrete beams. This project meets the criteria to use the SCDOT Supplemental Design Criteria for Low Impact Bridge Replacement Projects Preconstruction Design Memorandum. The bridge will be built on existing horizontal alignment with minimal vertical profile adjustments. The travel lane and shoulder widths will be increased to 10-foot and 4-foot, respectively.
Benefits of the Project
Improved safety through the project limits
- Increased travel lane width and shoulder width
- Bridge barriers and gaurdrail brought up to SCDOT standard
Low Impact
- Allowed for bridge to be replaced close to existing vertical profile
- Reduced enviormental impacts
Provided more economical design due to not having to raise approach grade and shorter structure length
Owner:
SCDOT
Location:
Cherokee County, SC
ROLE:
Subconsultant
Services:
- Bridge Design
- Load Rating
- Hydrology and Hydraulic Design
