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Stream crossings are sometimes necessary for access to forestlands.
All crossings need to be planned to minimize environmental impacts. Specific practices are recommended in this section to assure minimum impacts on water flow and aquatic organisms. Bridges, culverts , and fords are all acceptable stream crossings when matched to the site and installed properly. Anyone planning to construct a bridge across a navigable waterway must contact DHEC for permit application forms and technical design information. Keep approaches to stream crossings to as gentle a slope as practical.