US Bridges

I-95 (sbl) over Walker Swamp

Good

Camden County, Georgia · 7.5 MI N of Kingsland · Structure no. 000000003900370

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (sbl) over Walker Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying I-95 (sbl) over Walker Swamp in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 87,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,115 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 (sbl)
CrossesWalker Swamp
Location7.5 MI N of Kingsland
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.91218, -81.68645
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,600 (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$671,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (sbl) over Walker Swamp built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-95 (sbl) over Walker 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 Walker Swamp carry?

About 87,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (sbl) over Walker Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.