US Bridges

I-95 over Kidd Island Swamp

Good

McIntosh County, Georgia · 7 MI N of Darien · Structure no. 000000019100330

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
61,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Kidd Island Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Kidd Island 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 61,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,490 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesKidd Island Swamp
Location7 MI N of Darien
RouteInterstate 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.48779, -81.44704
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,200 (2024)
Projected traffic65,490 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$408,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Kidd Island Swamp built?

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

What condition is I-95 over Kidd Island 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 over Kidd Island Swamp carry?

About 61,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Kidd Island Swamp?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-95 over Kidd Island Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.