US Bridges

S-26-19 over Kingston Lake

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · 3 MI N Hickory Grove · Structure no. 000000000008863

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 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 continuous slab carrying S-26-19 over Kingston Lake in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-26-19
CrossesKingston Lake
Location3 MI N Hickory Grove
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates33.90709, -78.96314
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-26-19 over Kingston Lake 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-26-19 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-26-19 over Kingston Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.