Columbia, S.C. (March 10, 2026) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation requests comments on two proposed bridge replacement projects in Cherokee County.
S-164 (Beaver Dam Road) over Thicketty Creek
SCDOT proposes an expedited replacement of the S-164 (Beaver Dam Road) bridge over Thicketty Creek. The proposed project will replace the current three-span bridge structure on the existing current alignment. The bridge will accommodate two, 10-foot wide travel lanes with 4-foot wide shoulders. A five-mile detour using S-39 (South Green River Road) and US 29 (Old Georgia Highway) will be put in place during construction. The purpose of the proposed project is to replace the existing S-164 bridge over Thicketty Creek to eliminate structural deficiencies and to provide a new bridge and roadway approaches that meet current design standards and safety requirements.
Project Website: projectportal.scdot.org/S164overThickettyCreek
S-393 (Round Tree Road) over Jones Creek
SCDOT proposes an expedited replacement of the S-393 (Round Tree Road) bridge over Jones Creek. The proposed project will replace the currently closed bridge with a single span bridge on existing alignment. The bridge will accommodate two, 10-foot wide travel lanes with 4-foot wide shoulders. The bridge is currently closed with a 4.5 mile detour along S-11-72 (Burnt Gin Road) and SC 18 (Union Highway), which will remain in place until construction is complete. The purpose of the proposed project is to replace the existing S-393 bridge over Jones Creek to eliminate structural deficiencies and to provide a new bridge and roadway approaches that meet current design standards and safety requirements.
Project Website: projectportal.scdot.org/S393bridgeoverJonesCreek
How to Comment
SCDOT will accept comments through April 5, 2026. The public may provide comments by using the online comment form on each project website, by mail to Adam Bodner, SCDOT, 955 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201, by calling 803-737-3749, or by email to BodnerAC@scdot.gov.
SCDOT encourages members of the public to review the project website and provide questions or comments about potential impacts of the project. All comments received during a project comment period will be reviewed and included in the project record. Individuals who provide comments will receive a response upon request. Please note, any information provided, including names and addresses, is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
For more information about this and other proposed SCDOT projects, please visit our public involvement webpage.