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Lexington County, SC · Structure #000000000003374

I-26

I-26 in 6 MI NE Of Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 143K vehicles daily on I-26 over Stoop Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
143K
Daily Traffic
1960
Year Built
6.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-26
Crosses Over
Stoop Creek
State
South Carolina
County
Lexington County
Location
6 MI NE Of Columbia
Year Built
1960
Reconstructed
1979
Age
66 years
Daily Traffic
143,200
Lanes
8
Length
6.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000003374

About This Bridge

I-26 is a 66-year-old bridge located 6 MI NE Of Columbia in Lexington County, South Carolina. The bridge carries I-26 over Stoop Creek with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 143K vehicles per day. Built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1979, the structure spans 6.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

6 MI NE Of Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina

34.043611, -81.118056

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-26 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I-26 was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1979, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-26 carries approximately 143K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 6.4 meters long and located on I-26 in 6 MI NE Of Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina.

Yes, I-26 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

I-26 is located 6 MI NE Of Columbia in Lexington County, South Carolina. The bridge carries I-26 over Stoop Creek. Its coordinates are 34.043611, -81.118056. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-26 carries I-26 over Stoop Creek. The bridge is 6.4 meters long and was built in 1960, with reconstruction in 1979.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.