I-26 WB over Cow Castle Creek
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 6 MI SE of Bowman · Structure no. 000000000003723
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 WB over Cow Castle Creek is a concrete other carrying I-26 WB over Cow Castle Creek in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 64 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 27,250 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,600 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 WB over Cow Castle Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I-26 WB over Cow Castle 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-26 WB over Cow Castle Creek carry?
About 27,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-26 WB over Cow Castle 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 Cow Castle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.