I-26 over Stoop Creek
GoodLexington County, South Carolina · 6 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000003374
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 143,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Stoop Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Stoop Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 143,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 203,344 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 over Stoop Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is I-26 over Stoop Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does I-26 over Stoop Creek carry?
About 143,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Stoop Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over Stoop Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.