US Bridges

I-95 (sbl) over Augustine Creek

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 1.6 MI S of JCT SR 21 · Structure no. 000000005101200

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (sbl) over Augustine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (sbl) over Augustine Creek in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 62,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,640 by 2031. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 (sbl)
CrossesAugustine Creek
Location1.6 MI S of JCT SR 21
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.17329, -81.20986
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,300 (2024)
Projected traffic92,640 by 2031
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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (sbl) over Augustine Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-95 (sbl) over Augustine Creek 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 (sbl) over Augustine Creek carry?

About 62,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (sbl) over Augustine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.