US Bridges

I-26 over Jimmies Creek

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.8 MI E Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000003479

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 over Jimmies Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 over Jimmies 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 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 27,300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,680 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 314 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-26
CrossesJimmies Creek
Location4.8 MI E Woodruff
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates34.73154, -81.95148
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width314 ft (95.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,300 (2023)
Projected traffic43,680 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Jimmies Creek built?

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

What condition is I-26 over Jimmies 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 Jimmies Creek carry?

About 27,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-26 over Jimmies Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 314 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 over Jimmies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.