Right of Way Manuals

Right of Way Appraisal Manual

The SCDOT Department of Right of Way Appraisal Manual provides guidelines for both staff and fee appraisers in the preparation of appraisal reports utilized by the South Carolina Department of Transportation in the acquisition of right of way for road construction. This manual does not attempt to cover all facets of solving the appraisal problem, but is to be employed as the standard for preparing the various types of appraisal reports used by the SCDOT. The cost of this manual is $25.00.

Right of Way Acquisition Manual

The SCDOT Department of Right of Way Acquisition Manual is the working manual for South Carolina Department of Transportation Right of Way Acquisition personnel. This manual consolidates information and provides instructions about the organization, operation, and procedures of the Right of Way department of the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The purpose of this manual is to obtain uniformity of action and to maximize the efficiency of right of way personnel. The cost of this manual is $25.00.

Right of Way Relocation Manual

The SCDOT Department of Right of Way Relocation Assistance Manual is the working manual for South Carolina Department of Transportation Right of Way Relocation personnel. This manual provides the policies and procedures that must be followed during the relocation of persons, families, businesses and farms who are displaced as a result of the acquisition of real property for public purposes. The cost of this manual is $25.00.

Right of Way Property Management Manual

The SCDOT Department of Right of Way Property Management Manual is the working manual for South Carolina Department of Transportation Right of Way Property Management personnel. This manual consolidates information and provides instructions about the organization, operation, and procedures of the Right of Way Property Management department of the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The purpose of this manual is to ensure the current process for identification and disposal of surplus properties is in accordance with both federal and state guidelines. The cost of this manual is $25.00.

For additional information or to order, send a written request, including name, address, and payment if required, to:

South Carolina Department of Transportation
Engineering Publications
Attention: Sandra W. Castor , Room G-19B
Post Office Box 191
Columbia, South Carolina 29202-0191
Telephone: (803)737-4533
Fax: (803)737-4530

Items may be purchased over-the-counter at the Engineering Publication Sales Center, Room G-19 (basement level) in the SCDOT Headquarters Building, 955 Park Street, Columbia, South Carolina.

SCDOT will accept cash, check (make payable to SCDOT), money order (make payable to SCDOT), and credit card (Visa & Mastercard only). Payment must be received before items can be shipped.

The Highway Design Manual assists technicians and engineers in selecting the needed design criteria in preparing plans for SCDOT construction projects.