US Bridges

I-95 Nbl over Elbow Swamp

Good

Bryan County, Georgia · 2.5 MI S of Richmond Hill · Structure no. 000000002900350

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Nbl over Elbow Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying I-95 Nbl over Elbow Swamp in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 52 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 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 65,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,305 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 Nbl
CrossesElbow Swamp
Location2.5 MI S of Richmond Hill
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.9003, -81.32298
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,400 (2024)
Projected traffic67,305 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Nbl over Elbow Swamp built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-95 Nbl over Elbow Swamp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 Nbl over Elbow Swamp carry?

About 65,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Nbl over Elbow Swamp?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Nbl over Elbow Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.