US Bridges

I-26 over Savany Hunt Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, South Carolina · 20 MI NW ST Matthews · Structure no. 000000000003195

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 over Savany Hunt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Savany Hunt Creek in Calhoun County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 64,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,360 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 127 ft wide.

CarriesI-26
CrossesSavany Hunt Creek
Location20 MI NW ST Matthews
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates33.85381, -81.02818
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,600 (2023)
Projected traffic103,360 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-26 over Savany Hunt Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-26 over Savany Hunt 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-26 over Savany Hunt Creek carry?

About 64,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-26 over Savany Hunt Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 over Savany Hunt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.