I-26 over Kerr Creek
FairNewberry County, South Carolina · 7.0 MI S E of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003398
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Kerr Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Kerr 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 42,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,320 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 138 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Kerr Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 over Kerr 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 Kerr Creek carry?
About 42,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Kerr Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over Kerr Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.