US Bridges

I-95 (sbl) over Rose Creek Swamp

Good

Camden County, Georgia · 5.5 MI N of Kingsland · Structure no. 000000003900350

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
92,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (sbl) over Rose Creek Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 (sbl) over Rose Creek Swamp 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 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 92,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,115 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 (sbl)
CrossesRose Creek Swamp
Location5.5 MI N of Kingsland
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.88799, -81.68635
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,900 (2024)
Projected traffic71,115 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$239,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (sbl) over Rose Creek Swamp 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 Rose Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 (sbl) over Rose Creek Swamp carry?

About 92,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (sbl) over Rose Creek Swamp?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I-95 (sbl) over Rose Creek Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.