I-26 over Wateree Creek
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 19 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000003457
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Wateree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Wateree Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 49,100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,884 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 over Wateree Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is I-26 over Wateree Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does I-26 over Wateree Creek carry?
About 49,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Wateree Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns I-26 over Wateree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.