I-26 EB over Duncan Creek
FairLaurens County, South Carolina · 8.1 MI NE of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000003356
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 EB over Duncan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-26 EB over Duncan Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,400 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 EB over Duncan Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is I-26 EB over Duncan 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I-26 EB over Duncan Creek carry?
About 12,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I-26 EB over Duncan Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 EB over Duncan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.