I-26 over Horse Creek
FairPolk County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.NC108 · Structure no. 000000001490078
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-26 over Horse Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 over Horse Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does I-26 over Horse Creek carry?
About 27,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Horse Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns I-26 over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.