US Bridges

I-95 Sbl over Gibson Creek

Fair

Glynn County, Georgia · 3 MI N I-95 & SR 303 Int · Structure no. 000000012700540

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
824 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
60,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Sbl over Gibson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Sbl over Gibson Creek in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, 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 60,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,615 by 2031. The structure is 824 ft (251.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 Sbl
CrossesGibson Creek
Location3 MI N I-95 & SR 303 Int
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.20829, -81.534
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length824 ft (251.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,600 (2024)
Projected traffic69,615 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$6.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Sbl over Gibson Creek built?

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

What condition is I-95 Sbl over Gibson Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 Sbl over Gibson Creek carry?

About 60,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Sbl over Gibson Creek?

The structure is 824 ft (251.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Sbl over Gibson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.