I-26 over Millers Fork Creek
FairLaurens County, South Carolina · 10.5 MI SE of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000003354
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Millers Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Millers Fork Creek in Laurens 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 41,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,880 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Millers Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 over Millers Fork 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-26 over Millers Fork Creek carry?
About 41,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Millers Fork Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over Millers Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.