The mission of the Engineering Division is to oversee the County's transportation and engineering needs while assisting in the maintenance of the County's infrastructure with sound engineering solutions in order to promote safe and efficient infrastructure.

Engineering Division Sections

Traffic Section:

Traffic Operations installs, inspects and maintains traffic signals; traffic control devices; signs for traffic calming measures; and also identifies, plans, designs and oversees construction of safety and capacity improvements, such as turn lanes, median modifications, sidewalk improvements.  These improvements are multi-scale projects that will enhance traffic flow and promote safety.  Residents who would like to request traffic calming measures (e.g. speed humps) should contact Department of Public Works in writing or contact the Ombudsman.  The request will be  investigated to see if the area meets the requirements to have the traffic calming measures installed.  

Roadway and Bridge Inspection Management oversee consultants in the study, design and permitting of capital improvements on major roadway projects. The process begins with consultant selection and proceeds through design and planning stages. It is the responsibility of this section to coordinate with a variety of agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable governmental regulations.

Road Construction/CEI has seasoned inspectors, skilled in contract administration, whose job it is to make certain that all Transportation Section capital projects are constructed in conformance with approved plans and specifications, whether it be roadway, sidewalk, or traffic signals. The team's focus is in the oversight of contractors and consultants to ensure that they provide quality construction that is on schedule and within budget.

Rights-Of-Way/Easements Section:

The County Right-Of-Way Administrator is responsible for obtaining signatures for rights-of-way deeds, easements, and permissions related to the County Road Maintenance System or capital improvement projects. New deeds and easements are recorded at the Register of Deeds office.

The Right-of-Way sections maintains the following databases for Richland County:

1. Roads and Subdivisions owned by the County
2. Drainage easements obtained by the County
3. Encroachment permits issued by the County

Survey Section:

The County survey crew primarily supports the Public Works Department but also assist other County Departments with land-related and drainage issues through document research and on-site surveys. 

The survey crew is usually involved with the following work:

1. Research and surveys for the design and correction of storm drainage problems
2. Survey of County properties as requested
3. Consultation with various departments concerning land issues
4. Construction staking for County projects
5. As-built surveys of projects installed by County crews

   

Useful Links

Division Projects:

• Springwood Lakes Dam Repairs
• Hobart Road Re-alignment

Engineering Regulations and Standards:

• Ordinance Section 21: Roads, Highways and Bridges 
• Application for Encroachment Permit
• FY-21 Road Report 
• FY-23 Annual Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Program (CTIP)

GIS Useful Links:

• Richland County GIS & Mapping
• Obtaining GIS Data or Customized Maps

Additional Resources:

• SCDHEC
• EPA
• SCDOT
• FEMA