I-26 over Meadow Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI NE of Inman · Structure no. 000000000003474
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Meadow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Meadow Creek in Spartanburg 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 5 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 38,200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,368 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 over Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 over Meadow 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-26 over Meadow Creek carry?
About 38,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Meadow Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.