The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) required implementation of a high-level bridge inspection program: bridge inspectors maintain the integrity of our infrastructure, improve the safety of our roadways, and inspire the confidence of South Carolina drivers.
SCDOT bridge inspectors are responsible for the regulation of 9,455 bridges, conducting regular inspections on varying intervals. Because these bridges vary in shapes, sizes, and purposes, they each necessitate a different set of inspection criteria. Honoring its commitment to improving South Carolina’s road and bridge infrastructure, SCDOT enlisted consultants, including Davis & Floyd, to assist with inspection of its entire list of bridge assets.
Our team regularly inspects bridges in multiple SCDOT districts and prepares reports documenting the existing conditions of these assets. The steps outlined in SCDOT’s Bridge Inspection Guidance Document guide our inspections.
Our team verifies the National Bridge Inventory (NBI) data from previous inspection reports, assesses the condition of bridge components, and documents current bridge conditions and quantities. When defects are discovered, we recommend tailored solutions to repair them safely and prudently. When bridges are positioned over waterways, our inspectors develop stream and ground profiles to adequately track bridge scour conditions. After collection, our reports undergo a stringent internal review and quality control process, corroborating our findings and verifying that we are providing accurate and useful information to SCDOT.
SERVICES PROVIDED:
- Bridge Inspection
- Structural Engineering
- Traffic Control Coordination
