I-26 over Fairforest Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.2 MI NW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000003478
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 68,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Fairforest Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Fairforest 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 68,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,375 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 over Fairforest Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 over Fairforest 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-26 over Fairforest Creek carry?
About 68,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Fairforest Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over Fairforest Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.