US Bridges

Liquor Still Rd. over Colonels Creek

Poor

Richland County, South Carolina · Range 28C & 28B · Structure no. DAPTRAJAC0R9912

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Liquor Still Rd. over Colonels Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liquor Still Rd. over Colonels Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLiquor Still Rd.
CrossesColonels Creek
LocationRange 28C & 28B
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.05373, -80.76621
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liquor Still Rd. over Colonels Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liquor Still Rd. over Colonels Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Liquor Still Rd. over Colonels Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Liquor Still Rd. over Colonels Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Liquor Still Rd. over Colonels Creek?

It is owned by the Army.