US Bridges

S-26-19 over Kingston Lake

Fair

Horry County, South Carolina · 3 MI N Hickory Grove · Structure no. 000000000007483

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
165 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-26-19 over Kingston Lake is a concrete slab carrying S-26-19 over Kingston Lake in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS-26-19
CrossesKingston Lake
Location3 MI N Hickory Grove
RouteState Highway 19
CountyHorry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.90528, -78.96357
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-26-19 over Kingston Lake built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-26-19 over Kingston Lake 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-26-19 over Kingston Lake carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S-26-19 over Kingston Lake?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-26-19 over Kingston Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.