Columbia, S.C. (January 6, 2026) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation requests comments on proposed bridge repair, rehabilitation, and preservation services for the SC 274 (Hands Mill Highway) Northbound bridge over Big Allison Creek in York County.
The proposed repairs are scheduled for fall 2026. For a period of 45 days to allow for bridge deck repairs, traffic will be shifted to the adjacent SC 274 Southbound bridge. This will allow for at least one lane of traffic to remain open in each direction throughout the project.
The proposed repairs are part of SCDOT’s Statewide Closed and Load Restricted Bridge Repair Program. The repairs will help extend the service life of the bridge and improve transportation mobility in the region.
Visit the project website to learn more about the project and share feedback: projectportal.scdot.org/sc274bridgeoverbigallisoncreek.
SCDOT will accept comments about this project through February 4, 2026. The public may provide comments through the project website, by mail to Warren Hart, SCDOT, 955 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201, by calling 803-737-2049, or by email to [email protected].
All comments received during a project comment period will be reviewed and included in the project record. Individuals who provide comments will receive responses 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.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
