I-26 over Middle Pen Creek
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 4 MI E of Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000003421
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Middle Pen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Middle Pen Creek in Orangeburg 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 55,600 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,960 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 122 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Middle Pen Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 over Middle Pen 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I-26 over Middle Pen Creek carry?
About 55,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Middle Pen Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over Middle Pen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.