US Bridges

I-95 (sbl) over Kings Swamp

Good

McIntosh County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Darien · Structure no. 000000019100320

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (sbl) over Kings Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying I-95 (sbl) over Kings Swamp in McIntosh County, Georgia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 58 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 57,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,490 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 (sbl)
CrossesKings Swamp
Location4 MI N of Darien
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.44145, -81.44469
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,500 (2024)
Projected traffic65,490 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$716,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (sbl) over Kings Swamp built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I-95 (sbl) over Kings 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (sbl) over Kings Swamp carry?

About 57,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (sbl) over Kings Swamp?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (sbl) over Kings Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.