S-26-139 over Whiteoak Creek
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 5 MI SW Loris · Structure no. 000000000002561
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-139 over Whiteoak Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-26-139 over Whiteoak Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 68 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-139 over Whiteoak Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is S-26-139 over Whiteoak 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S-26-139 over Whiteoak Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-26-139 over Whiteoak Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-139 over Whiteoak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.