I-26 over Sandy Run Creek
FairCalhoun County, South Carolina · 15MI NW of ST Matthews · Structure no. 000000000003196
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Sandy Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Sandy Run 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 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,200 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 140 ft wide.
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Sandy Run Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 over Sandy Run 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 Sandy Run Creek carry?
About 62,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Sandy Run Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over Sandy Run Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.