US Bridges

I-95 (nbl) over Bull Town Swamp

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Riceboro · Structure no. 000000017900340

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
61,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (nbl) over Bull Town Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying I-95 (nbl) over Bull Town Swamp in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 53 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 61,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,805 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 (nbl)
CrossesBull Town Swamp
Location5 MI S of Riceboro
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.65902, -81.39278
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,100 (2024)
Projected traffic62,805 by 2032
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (nbl) over Bull Town Swamp built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-95 (nbl) over Bull Town Swamp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (nbl) over Bull Town Swamp carry?

About 61,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (nbl) over Bull Town Swamp?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (nbl) over Bull Town Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.