US Bridges

S-45-186 over Br-Kingstree Swp Canal

Fair

Williamsburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI N Kingstree · Structure no. 000000000004229

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-45-186 over Br-Kingstree Swp Canal is a concrete slab carrying S-45-186 over Br-Kingstree Swp Canal in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,768 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesS-45-186
CrossesBr-Kingstree Swp Canal
Location4.0 MI N Kingstree
RouteState Highway 186
Coordinates33.72042, -79.80771
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic6,768 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$126,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-45-186 over Br-Kingstree Swp Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is S-45-186 over Br-Kingstree Swp Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-45-186 over Br-Kingstree Swp Canal carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-45-186 over Br-Kingstree Swp Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-45-186 over Br-Kingstree Swp Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.