US Bridges

I-26 over Trib to Meadow CR

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.8 MI E Inman · Structure no. 000000000003475

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 Trib to Meadow CR is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Trib to Meadow CR 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 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 38,200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,750 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-26
CrossesTrib to Meadow CR
Location2.8 MI E Inman
RouteInterstate 26
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.03391, -82.03581
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,200 (2023)
Projected traffic47,750 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Trib to Meadow CR built?

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

What condition is I-26 over Trib to Meadow CR 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 Trib to Meadow CR carry?

About 38,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-26 over Trib to Meadow CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 over Trib to Meadow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.