I-26 over Goose Creek
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · 1.5 MI E of Ladson · Structure no. 000000000003206
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 109,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Goose Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 109,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,344 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 184 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is I-26 over Goose 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 Goose Creek carry?
About 109,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Goose Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.