US Bridges

S-14-26 over Jacks Creek

FairPosted for load

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 2MI W Summerton · Structure no. 000000000004086

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-14-26 over Jacks Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-14-26 over Jacks Creek in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesS-14-26
CrossesJacks Creek
Location2MI W Summerton
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates33.60992, -80.38973
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-14-26 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is S-14-26 over Jacks 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-14-26 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-14-26 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-14-26 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.