US Bridges

I-95 (nbl) over Black Creek

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 0.7 MI N of JCT SR 21 · Structure no. 000000005101270

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (nbl) over Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-95 (nbl) over Black Creek in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 60,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,610 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 (nbl)
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.7 MI N of JCT SR 21
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19899, -81.18812
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,800 (2024)
Projected traffic68,610 by 2031
Trucks20%
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 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (nbl) over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-95 (nbl) over Black 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 (nbl) over Black Creek carry?

About 60,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (nbl) over Black Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (nbl) over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.