I-26 over Murph Mill Creek
FairCalhoun County, South Carolina · 10MI NW of ST Matthews · Structure no. 000000000003197
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Murph Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Murph Mill 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 61,200 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,920 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 over Murph Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 over Murph Mill 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 Murph Mill Creek carry?
About 61,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Murph Mill Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over Murph Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.