US Bridges

S-9-86 over I-26

Fair

Calhoun County, South Carolina · 16 MI NW ST Mathews · Structure no. 000000000002913

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-9-86 over I-26 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-9-86 over I-26 in Calhoun County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesS-9-86
CrossesI-26
Location16 MI NW ST Mathews
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates33.84925, -81.02651
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic768 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$504,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-9-86 over I-26 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-9-86 over I-26 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-9-86 over I-26 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is S-9-86 over I-26?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-9-86 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.