US Bridges

S-26-139 over Kingston Creek

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 10 MI SW Loris · Structure no. 000000000002562

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-26-139 over Kingston Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-26-139 over Kingston Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS-26-139
CrossesKingston Creek
Location10 MI SW Loris
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates33.94333, -78.91642
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,182 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-26-139 over Kingston Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-26-139 over Kingston 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-26-139 over Kingston Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-26-139 over Kingston Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-26-139 over Kingston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.