Zachry Construction contracted A.H. Beck to install 42 drilled shafts for the South Carolina Department of Transportation Wateree River Bridge Replacement Project. These shafts, ranging from 60 to 96 inches in diameter and up to 131 feet deep, were part of the replacement of the westbound lanes of the 2,310-foot bridge over the Wateree River. Bentonite slurry was used to maintain excavation stability and manage artesian pressures. A bi-directional load test confirmed the design's reliability.
Zachry Construction contracted A.H. Beck to install 42 drilled shafts for the South Carolina Department of Transportation Wateree River Bridge Replacement Project. These shafts, ranging from 60 to 96 inches in diameter and up to 131 feet deep, were part of the replacement of the westbound lanes of the 2,310-foot bridge over the Wateree River. Bentonite slurry was used to maintain excavation stability and manage artesian pressures. A bi-directional load test confirmed the design’s reliability.
