US Bridges

I-95 over Ogeechee River Trib

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 10 MI SW of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005101040

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Ogeechee River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Ogeechee River Trib in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 55 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 93,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,880 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesOgeechee River Trib
Location10 MI SW of Savannah
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.99888, -81.28886
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic93,400 (2024)
Projected traffic101,880 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$282,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Ogeechee River Trib built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-95 over Ogeechee River Trib 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 over Ogeechee River Trib carry?

About 93,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Ogeechee River Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I-95 over Ogeechee River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.