US Bridges

I-26 EB over Stream

Fair

Dorchester County, South Carolina · 8 MI NE of ST George · Structure no. 000000000003855

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 EB over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 EB over Stream in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 22,700 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,320 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 215 ft wide.

CarriesI-26 EB
CrossesStream
Location8 MI NE of ST George
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates33.28834, -80.51663
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width215 ft (65.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,700 (2023)
Projected traffic36,320 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-26 EB over Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-26 EB over Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-26 EB over Stream carry?

About 22,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-26 EB over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 215 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 EB over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.