SCDOT closes Riggins Bridge Road over Twelve Mile Creek in Pickens County for repairs

Columbia, S.C. (October 21, 2025) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation has closed Riggins Bridge Road over Twelve Mile Creek in Pickens County for repairs following a routine inspection. The bridge will remain closed until repairs can be made.

As part of this closure a detour route has been set up. A map of the detour and directions can be found below. Please note that Riggins Bridge Road will be open to local traffic only, except at the bridge site.

SCDOT asks that drivers slow down and pay attention to signs and crews when driving through the area. SCDOT encourages the public to stay tuned to our website and social media for further information on the timeline for repairs.

Detour Route for Traffic Eastbound on Riggins Bridge Road: Motorists traveling Eastbound will be directed to take Bolding Road South and turn left onto Praters Creek Road. They will then turn left onto Stewart Gin Road and follow it until they reach Gilstrap Road and turn left. This will bring them back to Riggins Bridge Road.

Detour Route for Traffic Westbound on Riggins Bridge Road: Motorists traveling Westbound will be directed to take Gilstrap Road South and turn right onto Stewart Gin Road. They will follow Stewart Gin Road and turn right onto Praters Creek Road, and then take another right onto Bolding Road. This will bring them back to Riggins Bridge Road.