I-26 over Toms Creek
FairLexington County, South Carolina · 6 MI S of Cayce · Structure no. 000000000003377
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Toms Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Toms Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 70,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,916 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Toms Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I-26 over Toms 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I-26 over Toms Creek carry?
About 70,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Toms Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over Toms Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.