US Bridges

I-95 (nbl) over Knoxboro Creek

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 3.7 MI N of JCT SR 21 · Structure no. 000000005101290

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
1,107 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
60,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (nbl) over Knoxboro Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-95 (nbl) over Knoxboro 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 1,107 ft (337.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 (nbl)
CrossesKnoxboro Creek
Location3.7 MI N of JCT SR 21
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.22908, -81.16023
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,107 ft (337.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 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$8.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (nbl) over Knoxboro 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 Knoxboro 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 Knoxboro Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 1,107 ft (337.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.