I-26 over Six Mile Creek
FairLexington County, South Carolina · 2MI SW of W Cola · Structure no. 000000000003376
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 87,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Six Mile Creek in Lexington 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 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 87,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,392 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 over Six Mile 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I-26 over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 87,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.