I-26 over Cannons Creek
PoorNewberry County, South Carolina · 4.6 MI N E of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003396
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Cannons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Cannons 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 42,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,320 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 over Cannons Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 over Cannons Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I-26 over Cannons Creek carry?
About 42,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Cannons Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over Cannons Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.