US Bridges

I-95 (sbl) over Crooked River

Fair

Camden County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Kingsland · Structure no. 000000003900330

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
82,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (sbl) over Crooked River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (sbl) over Crooked River in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 53 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 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 82,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,130 by 2032. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (sbl)
CrossesCrooked River
Location2 MI NE of Kingsland
RouteInterstate 95
CountyCamden County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.83902, -81.66965
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,900 (2024)
Projected traffic77,130 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (sbl) over Crooked River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-95 (sbl) over Crooked River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 (sbl) over Crooked River carry?

About 82,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (sbl) over Crooked River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (sbl) over Crooked River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.