Emergency Bridge Replacement Package 2020-1, Design-Build
Anderson and York Counties, SC
Aulick Engineering provided hydraulic and hydrological design services and the associated roadway and drainage work for two emergency design-build bridge replacement projects – S-174 over Six & Twenty Creek (Anderson County) and S-816 over Mud Creek (York County).
Aulick performed bridge hydraulic analysis, scour analysis, and erosion control services per SCDOT requirements. Due to the size of each project and the minimal impervious area added, a detention waiver was submitted to SCDHEC. Since both bridges fell within FEMA Regulated Zone AEs without floodways, Aulick analyzed the impacts of replacing the bridges per FEMA requirements. The analysis included reviewing the storm events that occurred in February and May 2020 that led to the failure of the S-174 bridge. A scour analysis was completed utilizing HEC-18 and the SC Bridge-Scour Envelope Curves. The hydraulic studies were submitted to SCDOT for review and were approved.
Due to the structural failure of the two bridges, they had to be replaced in 215 days. Within three (3) weeks of Notice to Proceed (NTP), the design team successfully developed RFC drawings for the S-816 bridge and a final plan package for S-174. A General Permit was obtained in less than two (2) weeks from NTP.
Testimonial
One of our more recent projects was the Atlantic Aviation FBO Terminal Complex at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. We hired Aulick Engineering to provide airport and civil site design services for the 25-acre development; their scope encompassed nearly 15 acres of new pavement for taxilanes, aprons, and parking lots on the 25-acre site. Aulick was responsible for airport design, civil site design, stormwater management design, erosion control design, and city and county permitting coordination. Additionally, Aulick was retained to provide construction administration and limited construction inspection services.
Aulick Engineering impressed me through all phases of the project. As can be expected at a World War II-era site, several field issues were encountered during the construction phase of the project. Aulick staff members were extremely responsive when these issues arose and were able to be at the job site within minutes; their engineers were resourceful and quickly came up with innovative solutions to ensure that the construction schedule was not adversely impacted. I have witnessed the same behavior while working with Aulick on other projects and appreciate the professionalism and enthusiasm that they bring to our project teams.”
Owner:
SCDOT
Location:
Anderson and York Counties, SC
ROLE:
Subconsultant
Services:
- Hydrology/Hydraulic Design Lead
- FEMA Analysis
- Scour Analysis
- Sediment and Erosion Control Design
Award:
ACEC-SC 2019 Engineering Excellence Award
