US Bridges

I-26 over Gliders Creek

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 5.8 MI N W of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003394

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 over Gliders Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Gliders Creek in Newberry 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 41,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,880 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-26
CrossesGliders Creek
Location5.8 MI N W of Newberry
RouteInterstate 26
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.35429, -81.64981
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,800 (2023)
Projected traffic66,880 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-26 over Gliders Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-26 over Gliders 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-26 over Gliders Creek carry?

About 41,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-26 over Gliders Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 over Gliders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.