US Bridges

Sc 14 over I-26

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI NE of Landrum · Structure no. 000000000004210

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 14 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 14 over I-26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,080 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesSc 14
CrossesI-26
Location2.0 MI NE of Landrum
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.18334, -82.15728
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,080 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 14 over I-26 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 14 over I-26 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 14 over I-26 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 14 over I-26?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 14 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.