SCDOT to begin repairs on Old Seneca Road bridge in Pickens County

Columbia, S.C. (July 25, 2025) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation has concluded a full inspection of the Old Seneca Road bridge over Six Mile Creek in Pickens County and is beginning repairs immediately.

The closure and repairs are anticipated to last two weeks.

We are working closely with law enforcement to ensure drivers are complying with size and weight limits in the general area.

Drivers should expect delays and seek alternate routes. A map of the closure and detour can be found below. Please note that Old Seneca Road will be open to local traffic only, except at the bridge site.

Detour Route for Traffic Southbound Old Seneca Road: Motorists traveling southbound on Old Seneca Road will be directed to take Six Mile Highway (SC-133) to Jones Mill Road. They will then turn right onto Jones Mill Road where they will find Old Seneca Road.

Detour Route for Traffic Northbound Old Seneca Road: Motorists traveling northbound on Old Seneca Road will be directed to take Jones Mill Road east to Six Mile Highway (SC-133). They will then turn left onto Six Mile Highway (SC-133) and proceed north to Old Seneca Road.