US Bridges

I-95 (nbl) over Little Satilla River

Good

Camden County, Georgia · @ Camden-Glynn CO Line · Structure no. 000000003900440

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
860 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (nbl) over Little Satilla River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (nbl) over Little Satilla River in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 49 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 64,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,495 by 2032. The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 (nbl)
CrossesLittle Satilla River
Location@ Camden-Glynn CO Line
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.11804, -81.58741
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length860 ft (262.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,100 (2024)
Projected traffic69,495 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$6.4 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (nbl) over Little Satilla River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-95 (nbl) over Little Satilla River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 (nbl) over Little Satilla River carry?

About 64,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (nbl) over Little Satilla River?

The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (nbl) over Little Satilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.