US Bridges

I-26 over Mill Creek

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 6 MI NE of Bowman · Structure no. 000000000003422

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Mill 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 53,700 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,920 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 190 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-26
CrossesMill Creek
Location6 MI NE of Bowman
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates33.40139, -80.65222
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width190 ft (57.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,700 (2023)
Projected traffic85,920 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is I-26 over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?

About 53,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-26 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 190 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.