US Bridges

I-95 over Chatham CO Water Lines

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of JCT SR 21 · Structure no. 000000005101580

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Chatham CO Water Lines is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Chatham CO Water Lines in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,610 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesChatham CO Water Lines
Location0.5 MI N of JCT SR 21
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19676, -81.18994
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,800 (2024)
Projected traffic68,610 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$417,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Chatham CO Water Lines built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-95 over Chatham CO Water Lines in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 over Chatham CO Water Lines carry?

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

How long is I-95 over Chatham CO Water Lines?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns I-95 over Chatham CO Water Lines?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.