I-26 over Big Beaver Creek
FairLexington County, South Carolina · 9 MI E of Swansea · Structure no. 000000000003378
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Big Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Big Beaver 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 59,900 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,840 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Big Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 over Big Beaver 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 Big Beaver Creek carry?
About 59,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Big Beaver Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns I-26 over Big Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.