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South Carolina (SC) DOT COMPLIANCE SCDOT JURISDICTION

Modular Homes & Manufactured Housing Oversize Permits in South Carolina (2026)

Comprehensive carrier guide for transporting Modular Homes & Manufactured Housing across South Carolina. Review official SCDOT single-trip fees, escort trigger dimensions, curfew hours, and superload bridge thresholds.

⚑ Direct Compliance Summary (South Carolina DOT)
In South Carolina, single-trip oversize/overweight permits for Modular Homes & Manufactured Housing average $30.00 base under SCDOT jurisdiction. A front pilot car is legally mandated on two-lane highways when load width reaches 12'0" (and 14'0" on 4-lane interstates). Loads exceeding 15'6" require a certified lead escort with a calibrated height pole.
Legal Authority: South Carolina Code of Laws S.C. Code Β§ 56-5-4170 (SCDOT Oversize/Overweight Guidelines)
Reviewed by Marcus Vance, PE (Lic #TX-89241)
Single-Trip Permit Fee
$30.00
Issued by SCDOT
2-Lane Escort Trigger
12'0"
4-Lane Trigger: 14'0"
Height Pole Clearance
15'6"
Mandatory Lead Escort
Superload Threshold
150,000 lbs
Police Escort / Bridge Review

βš–οΈ Federal Bridge Formula B Quick Calculator (South Carolina Interstate Corridors)

Estimate your allowable gross vehicle weight under Federal Bridge Formula B: W = 500 [LN/(N-1) + 12N + 36].

🚦 South Carolina Travel Curfews & Operational Restrictions

Metropolitan Rush-Hour Curfews: Charleston, Columbia, Greenville peak hours

Weekend Travel: Saturday allowed; Sunday restricted

Safety Equipment: Oversize Load banners front & rear, 18" fluorescent orange flags on four corners, dual amber rotating strobes.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Continuous Interstate Corridor: Bordering States for Modular Homes & Manufactured Housing

Hauling across state lines? Check escort triggers and permit rates in states directly bordering South Carolina:

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