S-26-55 over Buck Creek
GoodHorry County, South Carolina · 7 MI E Loris · Structure no. 000000000007901
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-55 over Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-26-55 over Buck Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-55 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-26-55 over Buck 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does S-26-55 over Buck Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-26-55 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-55 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.