I-26 WB over Indian Creek
PoorNewberry County, South Carolina · 9.1 MI NW of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003402
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 WB over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-26 WB over Indian Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 20,850 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,360 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 WB over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is I-26 WB over Indian 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-26 WB over Indian Creek carry?
About 20,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-26 WB over Indian Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 WB over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.